Location
Boulder, CO
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/11/2026
Compensation
$116,600 - $174,800 per year
Job description
The role involves working as a systems engineer within Qualcomm's Test Base Station team, focusing on mixed-signal architecture for RF and channel emulation. The team is responsible for verifying QCT chipset functionality for 5G NR and LTE, with ongoing development for 6G. The position requires collaboration with software, RF/analog, and digital hardware engineers to design and validate architectures. Candidates will engage in analyzing specifications, translating requirements, and supporting feature implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
- Graduate level classes or equivalent training in Probability and Random Processes, Digital Signal Processing, Wireless Channel Models, Statistical Signal Analysis, Digital Communications, and RF systems design.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Matlab, and Python.
- Knowledge of 5G NR and LTE physical layer specifications.
- Understanding of mixed-signal RF systems components and analog/RF impairments.
Responsibilities
- Analyze latest 3GPP and other specifications to derive requirements.
- Translate requirements into analog/RF architecture, calibration, and compensation.
- Perform theoretical analysis and simulation of features and algorithms.
- Conduct lab integration and analysis of RF and channel emulation features.
- Present and document specifications, designs, and results to diverse teams.
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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