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Qualcomm • Boulder, Colorado, United States
Salary: $96,400 - $144,600 / year
Role & seniority: RF Test Engineer (mid-level); requires 2+ years RF testing; Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred for advanced role)
Stack/tools: Python-based test automation; Linux; automated control of RF test equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Oscilloscopes); hardware/software integration; Git/Gerrit; CI; data analysis (e.g., Splunk)
Develop, validate, and implement automated RF test solutions for RF software/hardware characterization
Design and maintain Python test frameworks to control RF instruments and automate data collection in Linux
Debug and troubleshoot HW/SW integration issues across firmware, drivers, hardware; define test requirements with RF/FPGA/Software teams; document results
Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
2+ years RF testing experience
Python for test automation and instrument control; Linux proficiency
Strong understanding of core wireless concepts and RF propagation
Master’s degree with RF focus
Experience with 5G NR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth; RF performance metrics (EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, NF, IP3)
Familiarity with Git/Gerrit, CI tools, Splunk; hands-on RF bench instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Oscilloscopes)
Location & work type: Location not specified; Full-time, standard engineering role at Qualcomm
Notes: Role centered
Test Solution Development: Develop, validate, and implement automated RF test solutions for the characterization of RF software and hardware.
Automation: Design and maintain Python-based test frameworks to control RF instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers) and automate data collection in a Linux environment.
HW/SW Integration: Drive hardware-software integration efforts, debugging issues across the stack (firmware, driver, and hardware levels).
Independent Execution: Act as a self-starter to independently design, create, and execute specific experiments and test scenarios to address complex validation challenges.
Debugging: Troubleshoot complex RF test setups and device-under-test (DUT) failures; isolate issues between test equipment, load boards, and silicon.
Collaboration: Interface with RF Systems, FPGA design engineers, and Software teams to define test requirements and provide feedback on design-for-test (DFT) features.
Documentation: Create detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to track validation progress and coverage. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in RF testing Expertise in Python for test automation and instrument control. Linux. Strong grasp of core wireless concepts and RF propagation. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an (RF focus). Experience with wireless standards (5G NR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth). Familiarity with revision control systems (Git/Gerrit), continuous integration tools, and data analysis platforms such as Splunk. Knowledge of RF performance metrics (EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, NF, IP3). Hands-on experience with RF bench instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzer, VNAs, Oscilloscopes).
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