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This role provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced calibration engineers, metrology engineers, and cross-functional test equipment teams while developing expertise in measurement systems, automated calibration, measurement uncertainty, and laboratory operations.\nThe Associate Calibration Engineer will support the development, execution, validation, and improvement of calibration procedures used to ensure measurement equipment operates within documented specifications. The ideal candidate has a foundation in electrical or computer engineering, an interest in metrology and measurement science, and a desire to develop skills in automated calibration and software development.\nResponsibilities\nPerform and support calibration, adjustment, verification, and validation of electronic measurement and test equipment to ensure equipment meets documented specifications.\nSupport the development, modification, validation, and maintenance of automated calibration procedures for measurement equipment.\nWork with experienced calibration engineers and metrology engineers to understand measurement methods, equipment specifications, measurement traceability, and calibration requirements.\nGain hands-on experience with a broad range of electronic measurement and test equipment, including:\nSpectrum and signal analyzers\nSignal generators\nOscilloscopes\nPower meters and power sensors\nDigital multimeters\nFrequency counters\nNetwork analyzers\nRF and microwave measurement equipment\nOther general-purpose test equipment\nAssist with troubleshooting calibration failures, test equipment issues, instrument communication problems, and automated calibration procedures.\nReview equipment specifications, technical manuals, calibration procedures, and measurement data to support calibration and engineering activities.\nParticipate in continuous improvement activities focused on calibration efficiency, automation, measurement quality, reliability, and laboratory operational effectiveness.\nSupport the development of reusable tools, scripts, datasets, or automation solutions that improve calibration and laboratory processes.\nDocument technical findings, calibration results, procedure changes, and troubleshooting activities clearly and accurately.\nMinimum Qualifications\nAssociate’s degree in Electronics/Engineering or Military electronics experience preferred\nFoundational knowledge of electronic measurement and test equipment principles.\nBasic understanding of electrical measurements such as voltage, current, resistance, frequency, power, or RF measurements.\nFamiliarity with electronic test equipment through academic coursework, laboratory experience, internships, military experience, or professional experience.\nAbility to interpret technical specifications, equipment documentation, measurement results, and engineering procedures.\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an interest in solving technical measurement problems.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively within a collaborative engineering and laboratory environment.\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to measurement quality.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience in all of the areas below is not required. Exposure to one or more is preferred and provides an opportunity for further development in the role.\nCalibration and Metrology\nPrevious internship, academic, military, laboratory, or professional experience involving calibration, metrology, electronic measurements, or test engineering.\nFamiliarity with measurement uncertainty, traceability, specification analysis, or calibration methodologies.\nFamiliarity with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, or the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM).\nExperience working with RF, microwave, or high-frequency measurement equipment is a plus.\nFamiliarity with measurement and test equipment from manufacturers such as Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, Tektronix, Fluke, Anritsu, or similar manufacturers.\nCalibration Automation and Software\nExperience or familiarity with Fluke MET/CAL and MET/CAL Editor, including exposure to creating, modifying, troubleshooting, or maintaining automated calibration procedures.\nInterest or experience in using software to automate electronic measurements, instrument control, data collection, or laboratory processes.\nFamiliarity with one or more programming or scripting languages, such as:\nPython\nC\nC++\nC#\n.NET\nSQL\nPowerShell or similar scripting languages\nFamiliarity with object-oriented programming concepts.\nFamiliarity with instrument automation and communication technologies such as VISA, SCPI, GPIB, USB, LAN, or serial interfaces.\nFamiliarity with software development, testing, debugging, version control, or configuration management.\nExposure to development and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git, or Bitbucket.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nEEO 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.\nQualcomm 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.\nPay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$32.30 - $48.50The 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. 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