Company:

QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Senior Bench Test Engineer – Job Description

General Summary

The Senior Bench Test Engineer leads the development, automation, and execution of advanced bench‑level test solutions for RF and mixed‑signal hardware. This role requires extensive hands‑on experience in RF measurements, strong software development capabilities, and the ability to architect robust test methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced bench‑level test plans for RF, mixed‑signal.

• Implement automated test using C#, LabView, Python.

• Perform complex RF characterization including EVM, ACLR, Gain, Noise Figure, IP3, Phase Noise, and S‑parameters.

• Set up and operate RF equipment: Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, and Power Meters.

• Lead debug efforts for test failures, instrumentation issues, and RF board problems.

• Develop advanced data analysis tools and automated result processing scripts.

• Collaborate with RF Design, Validation, and Product Engineering teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.

• 5+ years of hands‑on RF and bench testing experience.

• Expertise on test automation.

• Strong understanding of RF measurement science.

• Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and system‑level hardware documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in RF, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.

• 5+ years in RF bench testing or validation.

• Experience with SCPI, VISA, and automated instrument control.

• Familiarity with LTE, 5G NR, GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, WLAN, Bluetooth, and GPS standards.

• Knowledge of RF PCB design basics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a test bench for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and install lab equipment up to 5 lbs.

• Ability to move between labs and offices as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

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