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Senior Cellular Technologies Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies

General Summary:

Advance Radio Frequency (RF) wireless systems design and 3GPP wireless standardization by applying expertise in radio-frequency and mixed-signal circuits, antennas, filters and components. Develop advanced and highly automated measurement and simulation platforms, and wireless product development and performance analysis using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Design and analyze RF subsystems, with particular emphasis on the development of 3GPP compliant wireless standards for current and future technologies like 5G and 6G respectively. Develop and integrate RF Front-end component models into system simulations and lab measurements to evaluate RF performance under real-world conditions, crucial for meeting stringent global wireless standards. Lead the development of advanced automation tools to optimize RF measurements, simulations, and data analysis, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of Qualcomm's design processes, saving critical development time while ensuring precise, error-free results. Contribute to the development of AI-driven software solutions that analyze global 3GPP wireless standards and propose improvements in current 5G specifications and new specifications for future technologies like 6G. Develop and run simulations for analyzing RF metrics for proposing new RAN4 wireless standards and improvements in the current RAN4 specifications, as well as assist RAN4 delegates in drafting the new/improved standards proposal to be submitted to 3GPP standards meetings. Research and validate innovative system designs and 3GPP RAN4 standards and ultimately evolve beyond 5G technology (future standards like 6G).

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field. Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience

Compensation: $122,500.00 - $183,700.00/year

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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Salary : $122,500 - $183,700

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