QGOV Engineering Internship

Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360 virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm’s inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality. You’re bringing skills. We’ll provide the environment and the experience to push your limitless potential. Join us for our U.S. 2024 summer intern class 

Qualcomm's Government Technologies (QGOV) division develops special products based on its wireless terrestrial and satellite communication technologies for the military, federal, local, and foreign governments. As an QGov Engineering Intern, you will support government-sponsored research, development, integration, and testing of such systems, including adaptation and extension of commercial systems to novel applications and environments, as well as internal development efforts. The individual will work on a variety of projects crossing multiple disciplines from across the company to deliver timely results to Customers. You will be responsible for working closely with other engineering disciplines to design, develop, automate, document, and execute tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Interns must be willing to travel occasionally and work well with others in a technical, global environment. Internship openings are available in San Diego, CA, and Boulder, CO. 

Successful candidates could be offered a full-time opportunity requiring a U.S. government security investigation.  Applicants must therefore be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.   

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be U.S. citizen 

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field 

• Must be available for 11 – 14 weeks during summer 2024 (May-September) with a graduation date of December 2024 or later

• 1+ years’ experience with programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. 

Successful candidates will have academic project experience in at least one or more of the following areas:

Embedded Software

• Experience with real-time embedded software development 

• Experience with cellular systems, including devices and applications for voice and data, and associated test equipment and tools 

• Understanding of communications systems including both physical and upper layers 

• Basic familiarity with development tools such as Git and Gerrit. 

• Basic familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, IDEs, and gdb

• Experience with Digital Signal Processing

• Experience with software vulnerability analysis, familiarity with IDA Pro or similar tools 

Software in Test

• Test Automation framework design and development using Python

• Test design, development, automation, execution, documentation, and debug 

• Experience with cellular systems, including devices and applications for voice and data, and associated test equipment and tools

• Understanding of communications systems including both physical and upper layers

• Experience evaluating wireless communications systems through drive tests, logging and post analysis

• Application layer protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP) and network and socket communications

• Mobile platform operating systems including Linux, Android, and iOS

• Familiarity with Linux, Git, Jenkins, Testlink and Docker 

Qualcomm’s Internship Program

Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world.  You’ll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success. To round out your summer internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series. In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship. 

When applying, you can specify which technical track(s) you would like to be considered for.  By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many 2024 QGOV Engineering internships. It’s important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific role. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis and a recruiter may reach out to you.