System Level Test Engineer, Senior

Job Title

Senior System Level Test Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Hardware Engineering team to plan, design, verify and test electronic systems and production test solutions for Qualcomm products. The role focuses on system-level test, bring-up, yield improvement, and test automation for digital/analog/RF/optical/FPGA/DSP systems and associated equipment.

Experience Level

Senior - preferred 3+ years of hardware engineering experience; minimum experience expectations indicated by the employer start at 2 years for entry via Bachelor's-level qualifications.

Responsibilities

Responsible for system-level hardware test, verification, and production support across design and manufacturing.

• Plan, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems and production test flows (digital, analog, RF, optical, FPGA, DSP).
• Integrate features into hardware designs and implement power/performance/area trade-offs through simulation and analysis.
• Develop and validate manufacturing and bring-up solutions to meet yield, quality, and schedule targets.
• Use and support test equipment and measurement tools; develop test automation to reduce test time and improve yield.
• Collaborate with design, verification, validation, software, systems engineering, and architecture teams to implement requirements and test solutions.
• Evaluate reliability of materials and techniques; introduce automation and process optimizations.
• Document technical designs, test plans, and results; assist in assessing complex design features for compatibility and compliance.

Requirements

Technical skills and experience required or strongly preferred.

• Minimum practical hardware engineering experience (company minimums indicate at least 2 years; preferred candidates have 3+ years).
• Experience with circuit design (digital, analog, or RF) and schematic capture/circuit simulation tools (typically 2+ years preferred).
• Proficiency with hardware design and measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.).
• Experience developing manufacturing/test solutions, characterization, and bring-up for leading-edge products.
• Ability to perform simulations and analyses to optimize designs for power, performance, and area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with test automation, yield improvement, and documentation of technical projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field (with ~2+ years hardware engineering experience); OR Master's degree in those fields (with ~1+ year experience) ; OR PhD in a related technical field. A Master’s degree is listed as preferred in the source 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.