RFFE Testing Engineer

Job Title

RFFE Testing Engineer

Role Summary

Support planning, verification, testing, and bring-up of RF front-end and related electronic systems. Work within Qualcomm's Hardware Engineering team to develop and validate hardware, test solutions, and manufacturing characterization for product release.

Experience Level

Entry-level — typically 0–3 years. The posting specifies 1+ year of relevant circuit design and test experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include hands-on testing, analysis, and support for hardware development and production test programs.

• Assist planning, optimization, verification, and testing of electronic and RF systems, bring-up, and yield improvement.
• Support integration of features into hardware designs and trade-off analysis for power, performance, and area.
• Perform simulations, analyses, and implement test/measurement procedures.
• Use oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and RF tools to characterize designs and validate performance.
• Help evaluate and develop manufacturing/test solutions to meet quality and schedule targets.
• Contribute to reliability assessments, automation, and productivity improvements.
• Write technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience for the role.

• Minimum 1+ year experience in circuit design (digital, analog, or RF).
• Experience using schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
• Experience with hardware test and measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools).
• Experience with hardware bring-up, test development, characterization, or manufacturing test processes.
• Basic problem-solving, planning, and written/verbal communication skills; able to work under supervision.
• Nice-to-have: experience with FPGA/DSP systems, test automation, yield optimization, or reliability evaluation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in these fields is preferred.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.