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Test Engineer, ATE RF

Qualcomm Technologies
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Company:
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

The test engineer develops automated production test solutions for RF transceivers and Mixed signal devices. This role supports the activities for launching new products into high volume production as well as improving the existing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop ATE test program and integrate various test functions in the test flow to support silicon bring up in NPI phase.
  • Define RF test strategies, test plans and test procedures based on product specifications. Collaborate with design and qualification teams to align test objectives.
  • Perform design characterization and validation on ATE across PVT and communicate the results and analysis to cross functional teams.
  • Utilize ATE test tools and external instruments such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA and logic analyzer to debug any issues.
  • Support continuous improvement activities during and post NPI phase such as yield and quality.
  • The candidate is expected to be self-driven to quickly get up to speed on various aspects of test developments

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics and computer Engineering is required. MSEE is preferred.
  • Candidates with Analog circuits and RF knowledge are preferred.
  • Candidates with ATE experience such as Teradyne or 93K are plus.

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Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Salary : $111,300 - $166,900

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