Company:Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

The Post Silicon Engineering group in the Qualcomm Connectivity & Networking division develops test solutions for characterizing WLAN SOCs. The main responsibilities include defining and executing the development of test methodologies and characterization of WLAN Transceivers (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Front End Modules, PLLs, ADCs, DACs, High Speed SERDES Interfaces such as PCIe, USB3, MIPI (DSI, CSI), leading edge LP-DDR & PC-DDR Subsystem components

 

Responsibilities include:

Developing and executing characterization plans to optimize design parameters, validate specification compliance, and drive initial silicon bring-up and debug.Work closely with different cross-functional teams from initial stages of product definition through release of products to the customers.Engineers in this position will also assist in HW design and debug power integrity (PI) and signal integrity (SI) issues related to package and board design.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands on experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector-Signal Transceivers, Logic Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Noise Source) and test automation.Familiar with RF, mixed-signal, and digital test methods.Experience in understanding and modifying LabVIEW code.Experience working with scripting languages like Python, .NET C# Familiarity with RF/High Speed IO Board Design concepts (Schematic reviews, Layout best practices etc.)Experience in providing failure mode analysis and corrective actions.Familiarity with wireless peripheral standards such as WLAN or other OFDM-based systems, UWB, GPS, FM, and Bluetooth are desirable.Familiarity with protocols such as PCIe/USB/MIPI and DDR is desirableStrong interpersonal, problem solving and debugging skills.

Education:

MS EE with 6 years of industry experience/BS EE with 10 years of industry experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$151,900.00 - $227,900.00

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