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Test Support Engineers (QGOV)

Nuvia

Nuvia

Customer Service
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 34.19-51.29 / hour + Equity
Posted on Nov 13, 2025
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Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-11-12


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Support Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. 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.

**Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret clearance**

A 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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the execution of moderately complex software and hardware test plans with minimal supervision.
  • Applies foundational knowledge of test methodologies and engineering principles to validate electronic hardware, embedded systems, and software components.
  • Interprets device specifications and system requirements to assist with test cases, and automation script execution
  • Setup and configure labs and lab setups, and maintain lab equipment
  • Assists in evaluating complex system behaviors to detect potential issues such as hardware/software integration flaws, compatibility concerns, and compliance deviations.
  • Maintains test procedures, configurations, and results; maintains accurate records of test setups, revisions, and outcomes.
  • Troubleshoots software and hardware issues during testing phases, proposes solutions, and captures lessons learned for continuous improvement.
  • Provides technical support to internal engineering teams, contributing to root cause analysis and resolution of test-related challenges.
  • Leads small-scale test initiatives or projects with minimal oversight, ensuring timely and quality delivery of results.
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning about company products, tools, and testing frameworks.
  • Stays informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software and hardware testing.
  • Assists in specialized testing and analysis activities such as signal integrity, power validation, teardown assessments, and system-level debugging under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams including software developers, hardware engineers, system architects, and customer support to ensure robust test coverage and product quality.
  • The ability to specify, setup and maintain testing environments which contain RF enclosures, centralized RF cabling distributions , antennas, and commercial and specialized test equipment that may require periodic calibration.
  • Development, maintenance and the ability to execute factory level manual or automated Acceptance Test Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of Support Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree and 2+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year (Master’s = one year) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
  • Certification in Electronics or related area.
  • Military experience or training in electronics field (Rank E5+ 2 years).
  • 4+ years of experience with digital HW, SW, and/or analog RF troubleshooting and debugging.
  • 4+ years of experience in a lab environment.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
  • 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
  • Good communication and excellent organizational skills.

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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).

To 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.

EEO 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.

Qualcomm 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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$34.19 - $51.29

The 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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