Staff Hardware Test Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of the test solutions, bring up, debug, validation and qualification of new product functionality, and delivers test hardware, and develops test programs to validate system-in-package (SIP) products which integrate system-on-chip (SOC) and companion chips using an ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) platform. Performs hardware/software test, characterization, device performance over process and operating conditions, and releases cost‑effective production test solutions into the high‑volume manufacturing environment. Evaluates, characterizes and develops the manufacturing solution for leading‑edge products in the most advanced processes using Design for Test (DFT) and structural test techniques. Interfaces with various cross‑functional teams (RF, Analog and Digital IC designers, Software, System Engineering, and Customer Engineering) to drive and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan. Qualifications: Will accept a Master’s Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation. Will also accept a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and seven (7) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Pay Range: $156,209.00 – $227,900.00 per year Applicants: 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 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 to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). 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. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr