Senior Cellular System Test Engineer
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Salary$134k – $161k
LocationSan Diego, California, United States of America
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentCellular System Test Engineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 2d ago
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Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Plans, performs designing, standardizing, implementing, validating and executing complex test methodologies for commercializing Cellular/WWAN modem
Expertise in 3GPP WWAN specifications (LTE and 5GNR)
Performs end-to-end performance/functional analysis of advanced multi-RAT cellular modems
Optimizes system performance based on analysis of data from lab and/or live networks
Works with modem systems, modem software, modem hardware and modem firmware
Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation
EEO employer – all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status
Employees must abide by confidentiality and proprietary information policies
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
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About the role
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering
General Summary:
This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the designing, standardizing, implementing, validating and executing complex test methodologies for commercializing the Cellular (or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)) modem as a product or component within a product. Has expertise in the 3GPP WWAN specifications (most notably with LTE and 5GNR), performs end-to-end performance/functional analysis of advanced multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) cellular modems and optimizes system performance based on analysis of data from lab and/or live networks. Works closely with the other functional groups including modem systems, modem software, modem hardware and modem firmware to characterize, certify and commercialize a cost effective, high capability, high performance modem that meets industry leading quality metrics and customer requirements. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
Requirements
Will accept a Master’s Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.
Pay Range: $134,347.00 - $160,600.00 /year
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