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

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $133,500.0 - $222,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Microsoft Windows, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Modems, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Secure Coding, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Git, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=37e390d242462902

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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