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# Staff Hardware Testing and Design Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $152,506.0 - $202,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Visual Systems, Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=32323334934608ab

## About the Role

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Optical Sciences or related degree field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.

## Description

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of planning, designing, and developing electronic systems, circuits, components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, optical systems, and/or DSP systems. Conducts simulations and analyses of designs. Develops emulation solutions. Evaluates, characterizes, and develops the manufacturing solution for leading-edge products in the most advanced processes. Interfaces with various cross-functional teams to drive and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality. Evaluates reliability of materials, properties, and techniques used in production. Develops complex features and components of hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps for complex products; advises less experienced engineers working together on common testing and design tasks. Applies advanced design rules and
processes for electronic hardware, equipment, and/or integrated circuitry independently; has a basic understanding of other domains. Identifies advanced ways to optimize tests and/or hardware designs by evaluating device performance over a wide range of operating conditions and configurations. Evaluates complex design features to identify potential flaws (electrical, mechanical, hardware), compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues; advises less experienced engineers on design evaluations. Documents complex details about materials, components, chipsets, and functionality for a device while being mindful of potential compatibility, safety, and compliance issues; assists less experienced engineers in their documentation of these details. Troubleshoots advanced issues with product designs and finds solutions that are documented and shared with internal teams working on similar products. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements
a development plan.


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