Hardware Support Engineer - Qualcomm Government Technologies

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G, ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. This role is principally based in the Boulder, Colorado office with occasional travel to the San Diego office (quarterly or as required).

About the role

A successful candidate will perform component and system level debug and integration of RF, analog, and digital systems. Responsibilities include circuit and system level tests, set-up and execution of complex automated tests, calibration of test racks, report generation, and presentation, as well as providing feedback and assistance to design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic design troubleshooting rules and processes for electronic hardware, equipment, and/or integrated circuitry working independently or with minimal supervision.
• Read device specification sheets and interpret common details required to validate hardware design features.
• Identify basic ways to optimize tests and/or hardware designs by evaluating device performance over a limited range of operating conditions and configurations.
• Assist in the assessment of complex design features to identify potential flaws (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hardware), compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues with minimal supervision.
• Accurately document essential details of materials, components, chipsets, and assemblies for a device.
• Troubleshoot common issues with product designs, suggest possible solutions, and document lessons learned.
• Provide basic technical input and support for internal customers.
• Act as a tech lead on small projects with minimal guidance from more experienced engineers.
• Assist in conducting specialized analysis (e.g., feasibility studies, signal integrity, power integrity, teardown analyses) under the direction of more experienced engineers.
• Develop methodology, process flows, and automation for development and validation of newly designed solutions for leading-edge products.
• Interface with various cross-functional teams (RF, Analog and Digital IC designers, Software, System Engineering, Test Engineers, Customer Engineering, and Operations) to drive and incorporate the latest design solutions in the production program to improve yield, productivity, and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Associate's degree and 3+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
• OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in Electronics or related area.
• Military experience or training in electronics field (Rank E4+ 2 years).
• 2+ years experience with digital hardware/software, and/or analog RF troubleshooting and debugging.
• 2+ years experience in a lab or production environment.
• 2+ years experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership.
• 2+ years experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working with measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.
• 2+ years experience with circuit and system level tests, including set-up and execution of automated tests, set-up and calibration of test racks, report generation, and presentation.
• 2 years experience in wireless or consumer electronics development.
• Good communication and excellent organizational skills.
• A strong work ethic and a healthy desire to learn.

Pay

The pay scale for this role ranges from $36.70 to $55.04 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible).
• Annual RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) grants.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.