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RF & Channel Emulation Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Boulder, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/11/2026

Compensation

$116,600 - $174,800 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Master's Entry-Level
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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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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