Senior RFFE Testing Engineer

Job Title

Senior RFFE Testing Engineer

Role Summary

Work on hardware test, verification, characterization, and manufacturing bring-up for RF front-end (RFFE) and related electronic systems. The role partners with design, verification, validation, software, and manufacturing teams to improve yield, test time, and product quality for leading-edge semiconductor products.

Experience Level

Senior. Preferred experience: 3+ years in hardware engineering or related roles; Qualcomm's minimums allow various degree/experience combinations (see Education Requirements for details).

Responsibilities

Primary duties focus on hardware test, analysis, and production optimization.

• Plan, verify, and test electronic systems including RFFE, analog/digital circuits, and system-level hardware.
• Perform design simulations and analyses to meet power, performance, and area targets.
• Integrate features and implement test solutions aligned to product roadmaps.
• Lead bring-up, yield characterization, and manufacturing test development to meet customer schedules and quality goals.
• Use and develop test procedures for oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF instruments, and other measurement tools.
• Evaluate materials, reliability, and techniques; propose automation and optimization to increase productivity.
• Identify potential design, compatibility, or compliance issues and recommend mitigations.
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Hands-on experience with circuit design and testing (digital, analog, or RF).
• Experience using schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
• Proficiency with hardware measurement and test instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools).
• Experience with bring-up, yield improvement, or production test development.
• Ability to collaborate across design, verification, validation, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Nice-to-have: FPGA/DSP test experience, automation or lab-instrument scripting, reliability/characterization expertise.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field is listed. Qualcomm accepts equivalent practical experience in lieu of a degree per the posted minimum qualifications. A Master's degree is noted as preferred in the posting.

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.