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This position is focused primarily on GNSS-based location and navigation, in particular the physical layer or Measurement Engine part of the GNSS receiver. Main responsibilities for this position include:\nDesign the signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring GNSS signals\n\nModel, simulate, and verify GNSS Measurement Engine sub-systems that are part of functional pre-product and final product design implementation\n\nSupport hardware, firmware, software and RF teams with verification of GNSS receiver prototypes and products\n\nProvide system support for debug and performance optimization\n\nDrive resolution of technical issues with cross-functional teams\n\nEscalate issues in an appropriate and timely manner\n\nApply advanced problem solving for complex GNSS receiver subsystems including RF, HW, and FW implementation\n\nLeverage AI tools to optimize the system design workflow\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nPreferred Qualifications\nKnowledge of GNSS systems and receiver design\n\nFamiliar with tracking loop, demodulation, and decoding algorithms\n\nFamiliar with digital hardware / RTL design concepts\n\nExperience with fixed-point modeling for hardware verification\n\nExperience with C/C++, Python, Matlab, and/or other simulation and modeling tools/languages\n\nExperience with machine learning algorithm design and implementation\n\nExperience using AI tools in the system design workflow\n\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$159,600.00 - $239,400.00The 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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