Location Technology System Test Engineer, Senior

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing · Systems Engineering

In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Location Technology System Test Engineer to test and validate location systems including GNSS, WWAN, WLAN, and sensors. This role involves designing and executing test plans, analyzing logs, and utilizing AI-assisted workflows for efficient testing and issue resolution. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Execute system-level testing for location technologies (GNSS, WWAN, WLAN, sensor-based, multi-technology fusion).
Understand end-to-end location systems and interactions.
Design and execute test plans for functional behavior, continuity, and stability.
Collect and analyze logs, traces, and sensor data to identify system-level issues impacting accuracy, availability, and transitions.
Perform log and trace analysis to isolate root causes of positioning failures.
Gather and correlate information from multiple sources to troubleshoot integrated location stack issues.
Use agentic AI tools for test execution, log post-processing, pattern detection, and result summarization.
Validate fixes and tuning changes for sensor-based or fused-location issues.
Identify and document defects related to sensor behavior, fusion stability, or interactions.
Execute basic field and lab tests in various scenarios.
Communicate location system issues and results clearly.
Manage individual test tasks, priorities, and deliverables.
Coordinate with technical leads for adequate coverage and execution time.
Develop and maintain functional and system tests.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Around 5 years of relevant work experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Desired Qualifications

Works under close supervision while independently completing assigned location system test tasks.
Responsible for own work with limited impact; errors typically result in schedule or re-test implications.
Uses verbal and written communication to convey routine, factual information.
Completes multi-step testing tasks requiring basic planning and prioritization.
Exercises limited creativity to troubleshoot system-level location issues.
Applies deductive problem-solving techniques using defined diagnostic processes and limited data analysis.
Uses agentic AI as a productivity and analysis aid, not as a substitute for engineering judgment.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.
Details about US benefits available via a link.