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RF System Test Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$117,800 - $176,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The RF System Test Engineer at Qualcomm will be part of the RF System Test team, which validates modem, RF, and antenna subsystems for cellular connectivity across various devices. This role focuses on defining, automating, executing, and analyzing validation strategies for advanced wireless technologies, including 5G NR. Engineers are expected to leverage AI-assisted workflows to enhance productivity and accelerate validation cycles. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure product quality and compliance with standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD.
  • 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Strong understanding of wireless communication systems and RF fundamentals.
  • Experience with 3GPP cellular technologies and RF measurements.

Responsibilities

  • Define, implement, and execute RF system validation strategies across modem software and RF hardware.
  • Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to verify wireless functionality and performance.
  • Analyze test results and identify root causes of failures in modem software and RF subsystems.
  • Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and integration teams to resolve issues.
  • Design and improve automated regression and qualification methodologies for software releases.
  • Interpret and apply 3GPP specifications to ensure accurate test coverage.
  • Execute and analyze RF measurements including transmitter and receiver performance.
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools for test development and log analysis.
  • Develop scripts and tools to enhance test efficiency and engineering workflows.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and validation methodologies.

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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