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# Staff Bench Test Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $151,900.0 - $227,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Wireless LAN, Automation of Tests, Bluetooth, C Sharp (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Signal Integrity, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b953792097a506a7

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Wireless networking?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience., Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience., * Hands on experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, J-BERT, TDR, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector-Signal Transceivers, Logic Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Noise Source) and test automation.

 * Familiar with RF, mixed-signal, and digital test methods.
 * Experience working with scripting languages like Python, .NET C# is preferred
 * Familiarity with RF/High Speed IO Board Design concepts (Schematic reviews, Layout best practices etc.)
 * Experience in providing failure mode analysis and corrective actions.
 * Familiarity with wireless peripheral standards such as WLAN or other OFDM-based systems, UWB, GPS, FM, and Bluetooth are desirable.
 * Familiarity with protocols such as PCIe/USB/MIPI and DDR is desirable
 * Strong interpersonal, problem solving and debugging skills.

Education:

 * MS EE with 6 years of industry experience/BS EE with 10 years of industry experience

## Description

* Developing and executing characterization plans to optimize design parameters, validate specification compliance, and drive initial silicon bring-up and debug.
 * Work closely with different cross-functional teams from initial stages of product definition through release of products to the customers.
 * Engineers in this position will also assist in HW design and debug power integrity (PI) and signal integrity (SI) issues related to package and board design.


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