Embedded Systems & 5G/Government Modem (QGOV Division) - (Top Secret Clearance Highly Desired)

Qualcomm
Boulder, CO, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$133,500.0 - $222,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication) Microsoft Windows Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) Software Documentation Code Review Computer Engineering Modems Software Debugging Linux Embedded Software Firmware
+7 more
Secure Coding Signal Processing Software Engineering Scripting Real Time Systems Git Information Technology

Job description

Join our team to shape the future of resilient and secure communications! We’re looking for skilled modem engineers to develop cutting-edge modem software for 5G, LTE, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), Government Waveforms and Advanced RF Sensing . This role combines advanced embedded systems expertise with government security aspects-ideal for innovators ready to tackle next-generation challenges., * Develop and debug real-time embedded software for modem subsystems (L1/L2/RRC/MAC layers).

  • Implement and optimize algorithms for various modulation schemes, channel estimation, and other signal processing.
  • Work on RF calibration, DSP optimization, PHY layer algorithms, and framework bring-up on new silicon platforms -while innovating to overcome contested and link-constrained environments
  • Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to ensure seamless integration of modem firmware.
  • Support secure communication protocols.Perform code reviews, unit testing, and maintain high-quality software documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in embedded systems and modem software development.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and real-time programming.
  • Hands-on experience with Qualcomm modem stacks (Denali/Kili or similar).
  • Familiarity with 3GPP standards for LTE/5G and NTN.Knowledge of DSP concepts and signal analyzers/generators., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience., Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience.

Preferred Skills:

  • Python scripting for automation and testing.
  • Experience with Linux/Windows development environments and GIT.
  • Understanding of secure coding practices.

Benefits & conditions

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

About the company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) partners with U.S. government agencies to deliver cutting-edge wireless solutions that meet mission-critical needs. We specialize in secure, high-performance technologies that leverage Qualcomm’s leadership in mobile innovation., 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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits : $133,500.00 - $222,500.00

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