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Modem System Test Engineer – 6G/5G Air Interface

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$89,000 - $133,600 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a motivated engineer to join the Modem System Test team in San Diego, focusing on next-generation wireless technologies including 5G NR and emerging 6G systems. The role involves applying AI/ML techniques to enhance engineering workflows and products. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to test, characterize, and commercialize modem products for global markets. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn and comfortable in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of digital and wireless communication systems, signal processing, and RF propagation.
  • Knowledge of 5G NR PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, and RRC protocols.
  • Programming skills in Python and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

  • Support verification and performance evaluation for complex digital modem products across 6G and 5G cellular technologies.
  • Validate end-to-end system functionality and performance across the cellular protocol stack.
  • Define modem key performance indicators and evaluate system performance based on testing data.
  • Develop and execute system-level test strategies, methodologies, and test plans for modem features.
  • Analyze 3GPP specifications and carrier requirements to create robust validation scenarios.
  • Perform log analysis, debugging, and root cause investigation of modem issues.
  • Support feature integration, certification, and commercialization of global wireless products.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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