HW Board Designer - Haifa

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Qualcomm is looking for an experienced HW Board Designer in Haifa, Israel. The role involves leading end-to-end hardware board design, including system architecture, schematic capture, layout guidance, and hands-on bring-up, debug, and characterization across various domains like Mobile, Computing, and Automotive.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end hardware board design, including system architecture definition, functional specifications, schematic capture, layout guidance, and technical documentation.
Design and develop complex digital, RF, and power circuitry from concept through production.
Lead and support PCB layout, component selection, and stack-up definition, ensuring compliance with signal, power, and RF integrity requirements.
Perform hands-on board bring-up, debug, and characterization using RF, digital, and power analysis equipment.
Review and provide feedback on customer and partner designs (schematic and layout), and support system integration and issue resolution.
Collaborate closely with SoC (RF, Analog, Baseband), System, and Firmware teams to ensure robust end-to-end platform integration.

Requirements

Proven experience delivering Digital/RF board designs end-to-end, from concept through production.
Extensive background in complex wireless and networking hardware, including digital, clocking, power, and RF circuits.
Deep understanding of RF layout techniques and cross-talk, noise, and coupling mechanisms impacting system performance.
Strong hands-on experience with RF, Signal Integrity, and Power Integrity simulation tools (e.g., ADS, HFSS, SIPro, PIPro).
Solid knowledge of power architecture design, including DC/DC converters, LDOs, and PDN optimization.
Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, GbE, DDR, MIPI RFFE, SPI, and similar protocols.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Mentor Xpedition, Cadence Allegro).
Hands-on lab experience using digital oscilloscopes, power analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience designing very high-density, multi-layer PCBs.
Experience designing Cellular Infrastructure Systems.
Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G and IEEE 802.11 (Wi‑Fi) wireless standards.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.
Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

DigitalRFPowerSchematic CapturePCB LayoutSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityADSHFSSSIProPIProDC/DC ConvertersLDOsPDN OptimizationPCIeUSBGbEDDRMIPI RFFESPIMentor XpeditionCadence AllegroOscilloscopePower AnalyzerVector Signal AnalyzerSpectrum Analyzer3GPP 4G/5GWi-Fi

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