Senior RF Test Engineer
Qualcomm
Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
Singapore
Posted on May 1, 2025
Company
Qualcomm Global Trading Pte. Ltd.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering
General Summary
Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Job Function
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Qualcomm Global Trading Pte. Ltd.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering
General Summary
Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Job Function
- The RF Product Development and Test Engineering group develops test solutions for design verification of highly integrated RF transceiver IC and modules.
- We work with Design, System, Foundry, Program Management, Yield, Reliability, Marketing, Sales and Manufacturing teams to create, commercialize, and support RF products.
- Develop Test solutions on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) including HW design and Test Program development.
- Evaluates, characterizes, and develops Test solutions for Qualcomm RF Products, including Characterization plan development, first silicon debug, device characterization, data analysis using statistical techniques.
- Interfaces with various cross-functional teams (e.g. Design, System Engineering, Customer Engineering, Quality Engineering) to drive product meet customer sampling criteria and bring test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality.
- Experience in analyzing specifications, creating test plans and test execution is required.
- Min 3+ years of experience in semiconductor testing.
- Hands on experience in Teradyne UltraFlex development is preferred.
- Strong understanding of RF transceiver or analog devices. Strong working knowledge of RF transceiver measurement techniques such as noise figure, gain/power, ACLR, Linearity, phase noise, etc. System level knowledge is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Semiconductor manufacturing process.
- Knowledge with statistical analysis software package and techniques, quality, and reliability testing. Experience in Six Sigma Statistical Process Control is a plus.
- Highly motivated, fast learner, team player with good communication skills.
- Able to work under pressure independently and with good initiative to overcome technical challenges and meet project schedules.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF).
- 2+ years of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
- 2+ years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.
- Applies Hardware knowledge and experience to plan, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems.
- Integrates features and functionality into hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps.
- Conducts simulations and analyses of designs as well as implements designs with the best power, performance, and area.
- Collaborates with teams (e.g., design, verification, validation, software and systems engineering, architecture development teams, etc.) to implement new requirements and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality.
- Evaluates, characterizes, and develops the manufacturing solutions for leading edge products in processes and bring-up product to meet customer expectations and schedules.
- Evaluates reliability of materials, properties, and techniques and brings innovation, automation, and optimization to maximize productivity.
- Assists in the assessment of complex design features to identify potential flaws, compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues.
- Writes detailed technical documentation for Hardware projects.
- Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
- Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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