**Company:** Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd **Job Area:** Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering **General Summary:** We are looking for a skilled and motivated RF Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. The role involves pre-silicon and post-silicon validation of Qualcomm IPs to ensure production quality. It requires a strong understanding of RF technology, hardware and software integration, and excellent analytical, debugging, optimization, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, able to coordinate cross-functional teams, resolve complex issues independently, and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. **Key Responsibilities:** + Contribute to capturing requirements essential for developing hardware and software to implement complex test plans. + Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive test plans, identify hardware and software test resources, and produce implementation strategies. + Conduct rigorous ATE and bench-level radio testing and optimization, analyze results, document and report defects, performance issues, or anomalies. + Lead and drive cross-functional teams to develop and implement test plans. Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of commitments. + Independently identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues related to radio testing and validation. Debug hardware, including defect investigation. + Utilize standard lab equipment such as power supplies, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and semiconductor Automatic Test Equipment (UltraFlex ATE). + Develop and implement automated test solutions focused on minimum test costs using semiconductor automatic test equipment (UltraFlex ATE). + Deliver high-quality hardware and software documentation in line with the department’s processes. Conduct peer reviews for test programs, data analysis scripts, and hardware. + Participate in pre-silicon emulation-based design verification and post-silicon bring-up, validation, test development, and debugging. + Execute tests and manipulate data to confirm the validity of results using data analysis and statistics. Collate, summarize, and present data for technical and program-level reviews. **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. **Required Skills:** + Proficiency in Python, C, and Visual Basic. + Strong knowledge of analog and digital semiconductor circuits. + Knowledge of Bluetooth and WiFi radio architectures and standards. + Competent at using standard lab equipment - oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc. + Strong ability to draw inferences and key points from datasets using analytical problem-solving skills. + Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. + Strong understanding of hardware and software integration. + Familiarity with RF test equipment and test methodologies. **Preferred Skills:** + Experience working in a test lab and with automatic test equipment (ATE). + Experience with RTL verification, UVM/OVM, SV assertions. + Familiarity with software revision control tools (Perforce, DesignSync, Clearcase, Clearquest) *References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. 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