JobsDirector, IC Packaging Engineering – Mechanical Simulation
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Director, IC Packaging Engineering – Mechanical Simulation

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$227,300 - $340,900 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Director of Mechanical Simulation at Qualcomm will lead a team focused on delivering FEA-based mechanical simulation solutions for advanced packaging technologies. This senior leadership role requires strategic alignment across various teams, including IC package design and New Product Introduction. The Director will be responsible for developing talent, managing stakeholder relationships, and advancing simulation methodologies. The position emphasizes innovation in simulation workflows and tooling to enhance team efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.
  • 12+ years of combined experience in Finite Element modeling and analysis for IC electronic packaging and interconnects.
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers responsible for mechanical simulation solutions.
  • Drive strategic alignment across IC package design, NPI, assembly, and CPI teams.
  • Oversee the development and validation of mechanical FEA models.
  • Establish best-known methods for test correlation and material characterization.
  • Guide stress and mechanical analysis for IC package designs.
  • Champion innovation in simulation workflows and automation.
  • Manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships.

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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