Sr. Post-Silicon Validation Engineer, RF​/Mixed-Signal

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Hardware Engineering General

Summary:

Job Description Qualcomm Technologies Incorporated (QTI) is seeking to add a talented engineer to the RFMS Product Development (PDTE) team. The RFMS Mixed‑Signal PDTE team is responsible for Pre-silicon DFT Planning, post‑silicon mixed‑signal IP validation, SoC lab bring‑up, characterization, and production enablement.

This role focuses on the bring‑up, development, and validation of modem and RF mixed‑signal blocks, ensuring end‑to‑end functionality of the RF transceiver chain. The position is highly hands‑on and lab‑focused, with strong emphasis on debug, automation, data analysis, and test hardware/software development.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for lab work, a solid understanding of mixed‑signal systems, and strong scripting and data‑analysis skills, including experience leveraging modern AI‑assisted tools.

Key Responsibilities Post‑silicon bring‑up, validation, and characterization of mixed‑signal and RF IPDesign and execute experiments to characterize performance, remove bias, and extrapolate sample data to broader populations

Development of test hardware and software to support characterization and production enablement

Creation and maintenance of lab automation frameworks using Python, C#, and AI‑assisted tools

Support production IP qualification, yield analysis, and manufacturing enablement

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, validation, and manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications Strong understanding of RF and mixed‑signal block architectures and measurement methodologies

Hands‑on experience with common lab equipment such as:
Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers

Programming and scripting experience for data analysis and tool development:
Python, C#, AI‑assisted tools

Experience with statistical data analysis, including Designing experiments, Bias reduction, Predictive analysis from limited sample sets Knowledge of mixed‑signal or analog PCB design and debug

Preferred Qualifications Experience working with AI tools, including agentic AI workflows

Background in silicon bring‑up, lab automation, and algorithm / DSP development

Hands‑on experience with advanced lab equipment, such as:
High‑speed digitizers, High‑speed serial data analyzer, JTAG debuggers

Experience in one or more of the following:
Python, C#, Embedded systems development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (required)
Master’s degree in Electrical / computer engineering, Information Systems, or related field ( Preferred)

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.

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

ORPhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

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