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Perform radio signal path and circuit topology analysis and detailed transistor-level design of highly-integrated transceivers and associated blocks for wireless applications, 4G, 5G, 6G WLAN, BT and GPS standards using advanced process technologies. Utilize complex analysis, simulation, engineering, science and mathematical principles to compose algorithm structures to solve problems. Assess processing requirements and select devices to meet requirements. Debug and assess performance of algorithms in actual application hardware.\n Minimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years experience with designing RF/Analog circuits for wireless products (e.g., LNA's, PLL's).OR\nMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.\n• 2+ years of academic or professional experience using two or more of the following software: CADENCE, Virtuoso, ADS.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n3+ years experience in the transistor level design of RF analog integrated circuits with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.\n2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Design of receiver and transmitter RF/Analog circuits, Design of high-performance RF frequency synthesizers, Digital control and signal processing, Product experience from conception, design, and product commercialization, Electro Magnetic simulation/modeling.\n1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization.\nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:\nUses tools/applications to contribute to the architecture and design of one or more small, well-defined blocks based on specifications.\nRuns simulations to determine how circuits perform under various circumstances with some supervision.\nWorks under guidance to floor-plan layout; partner with layout engineers under some guidance to generate the layout of circuits and conduct physical verification on the layout; start building experience in reviewing layout.\nWrites basic test plans and reviews test results to assess performance and identify any bugs in own work.\nDebugs simple issues and escalates complex issues.\nUse of Neural Networks for circuit optimization and analysis.\nSeeks basic knowledge of industry trends and advances related to RFICs.\nContributes to conversations to generate new ideas.\nWrites clear technical documentation and feature descriptions for small projects with some supervision.\nLevel of Responsibility:\nWorking under close supervision.\nTaking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).\nUsing verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.\nWorking within prescribed budget and resources.\nHaving a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to provide input on key decisions).\nCompleting some tasks with multiple steps which must be performed in a specific order; directions or manuals can accurately document the steps necessary to perform the task.\nExercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.\nUsing deductive and inductive problem solving; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required.\nThe responsibilities of this role do not include:\nProviding supervision/guidance to others.\nRole in strategic planning.\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$111,600.00 - $167,400.00The 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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