Modem System Test Engineer – 6G/5G Air Interface
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing
In short
Qualcomm is looking for a Modem System Test Engineer in San Diego to work on 6G/5G technologies. This role involves validating system functionality and performance, analyzing protocols, and supporting product commercialization. A Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and strong wireless communication knowledge are required.
Responsibilities
- Support verification and performance evaluation for 6G and 5G modem products.
- Validate end-to-end system functionality and performance across the cellular protocol stack (PHY, MAC/RLC/PDCP, RRC, NAS, TCP/IP).
- Define modem key performance indicators and evaluate system performance, optimizing based on data from conducted, radiated, and live 6G/5G network testing.
- Develop and execute system-level test strategies, methodologies, and test plans for modem features and use cases.
- Analyze 3GPP specifications and carrier requirements, translating them into robust validation scenarios and test coverage.
- Perform log analysis, debugging, and root cause investigation of modem issues across lab and field environments.
- Support feature integration, certification, and commercialization of global wireless products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of digital and wireless communication systems, signal processing, and RF propagation.
- Strong understanding of physical layer procedures such as signal detection, channel estimation, link adaptation, mmWave beam refinement, and massive MIMO.
- Knowledge of 5G NR PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, and RRC protocols.
- Knowledge of OFDMA, Wi-Fi, and LTE.
- Knowledge of air interface performance analysis, characterization, and optimization.
- Experience with test equipment such as protocol simulator call boxes and channel emulators for wireless product verification.
- Exposure to 5G infrastructure vendor-specific 5G NR call flows, including Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, and Samsung.
- Programming skills in Python and MATLAB.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application to digital communications is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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Company
Qualcomm
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor
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