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RF Electromagnetic (EM) Engineer - San Diego

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$154,000 - $231,000 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking engineers for its RF EM Team, focusing on the design and simulation of passive RF components for RF integrated circuits. The role involves collaboration with circuit design teams to optimize component performance and sizes. Candidates will work on delivering compact models and DRC clean physical designs while executing isolation analysis to enhance system performance. This position emphasizes innovation in RF technology and supports Qualcomm's commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years of RF and electromagnetic design, verification, or related work experience.
  • Experience in the design and simulation of RF passive components such as inductors, transformers, and passive filters.
  • Demonstrated abilities with EM simulation techniques and tools including EM solvers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop RF passive components for next-generation RF integrated circuits.
  • Collaborate with the circuit design team to optimize component sizes and performance.
  • Deliver components that include compact models and DRC clean physical designs.
  • Execute isolation analysis and optimization to reduce on-chip and chip-package-PCB coupling.
  • Optimize multichip carriers for RF systems, focusing on loss and isolation.

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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