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# Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computer-Aided Design, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Arts, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, LTspice, PCI Express, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Simulation Software, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1372c946f8c4aad2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
 * 1-2 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development work experience.
 * Demonstrated hands-on experience using lab test equipment (e.g., high-bandwidth digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters) to isolate and troubleshoot hardware issues.
 * Fundamental knowledge of high-speed digital board design principles, including impedance control, crosstalk, and power delivery., * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
 * Experience utilizing schematic capture tools and basic simulation software (e.g., Hyperlynx, LTspice).
 * Hands-on familiarity with professional PCB layout software suites, such as Siemens/Mentor Xpedition or Cadence Allegro.
 * Basic understanding of high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB, or I2C/SPI protocols.

## Description

As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will join an inventive team responsible for developing next-generation 6G prototype platforms and high-performance hardware modules. This role sits at the intersection of circuit design and physical validation, taking high-speed digital designs from initial schematic architecture through physical PCB layout oversight and lab testing. You will collaborate closely with global, cross-functional teams (including PCB CAD, Signal Integrity, Firmware, Mechanical, and Thermal) to deliver high-quality hardware solutions., * Drive schematic capture, select hardware components, and manage complex bills of materials (BOMs) for multi-layer digital designs.

 * Oversee and actively participate in the physical PCB layout process, ensuring strict compliance with high-speed digital routing rules and constraints.
 * Perform physical board bring-up, debugging, and functional characterization of prototype hardware in the lab.
 * Collaborate with internal Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams to optimize layout topologies for high-speed buses.
 * Document detailed test plans, validation reports, and hardware engineering change orders (ECOs).


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