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But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products.\n**Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance**\n“The successful applicant will be working principally out of the Boulder Colorado office and should be willing to travel occasionally to the San Diego office (quarterly or as required). ”\nA successful candidate will perform component and system level debug and integration, of RF, analog, and Digital systems. Requirements: Circuit and system level tests, including set-up and execution of complex automated tests, set-up and calibration of test racks, report generation, and presentation. They will also be required to provide feedback and assistance to design engineers.\nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nApply basic design troubleshooting rules and processes for electronic hardware, equipment, and/or integrated circuitry working independently or with minimal supervision.\nRead device specification sheets and interpret common details required to validate hardware design features.\nIdentify basic ways to optimize tests and/or hardware designs by evaluating device performance over a limited range of operating conditions and configurations.\nAssist in the assessment of complex design features to identify potential flaws (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hardware), compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues with minimal supervision.\nAccurately document essential details of materials, components, chipsets, and assemblies for a device.\nTroubleshoot common issues with product designs, suggest possible solutions, and document lessons learned.\nProvide basic technical input and support for internal customers.\nAct as a tech lead on small projects with minimal guidance from more experienced engineers.\nAssist in conducting specialized analysis (e.g., feasibility studies, signal integrity, power integrity, teardown analyses) under the direction of more experienced engineers. Additional responsibilities may also include developing methodology, process flows, and automation for development and validation of newly designed solutions for leading-edge products.\nInterface with various cross functional teams (RF, Analog and Digital IC designers, Software, System Engineering, Test Engineers, Customer Engineering, and Operations) to drive and incorporate the latest design solutions in the production program to improve yield, productivity, and quality.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAssociates or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.\nCertification in Electronics or related area.\nMilitary experience or training in electronics field (Rank E4+ 2 years).\n2+ years experience with digital hardware/software, and/or analog RF troubleshooting and debugging.\n2+ years experience in a lab or production environment.\n2+ years experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership.\n2+ years experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.\n2+ years experience of hands-on experience working with measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.\n2+ years experience with circuit and system level tests, including set-up and execution of automated tests, set-up and calibration of test racks, report generation, and presentation.\n2 years experience in wireless or consumer electronics development.\nGood communication and excellent organizational skills.\nA strong work ethic, and healthy desire to learn\n Minimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.OR\nAssociate's degree and 3+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.\n*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.\nQualcomm 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 rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$37.50 - $56.30The 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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