Modem/GNSS Systems Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 8
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Location Technology systems engineering team works on GNSS precise positioning technologies. The team designs and develops advanced algorithms to achieve decimeter and centimeter level accuracy in GNSS positioning for high-volume commercial products. This role covers algorithm development, simulation, performance prediction, implementation optimization, and overseeing software implementation and commercialization across multiple Qualcomm product lines.
What you will do
- As a Qualcomm Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enables the development of cutting-edge technology.
- Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards.
- Successful candidate will be part of a strong Location Technology systems engineering team and will design, simulate and develop advanced algorithms to achieve decimeter and centimeter level accuracies in GNSS Positioning for high volume commercial products.
- Successful candidate will be responsible for algorithm development, performance predictions, implementation optimizations and oversee software implementation and commercialization of these algorithms into Qualcomm products catering to multiple product lines.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Profile 1: Generic Modem Systems Engineer
- Strong understanding of 4G/5G/6G modem systems and wireless communication fundamentals.
- Experience in system design, performance analysis, feature development, and debugging.
- Familiarity with PHY/MAC/RRC procedures, mobility, positioning, and wireless protocol stacks is desirable.
- Experience with data analysis, log analysis, MATLAB/Python, and system-level simulations.
- Profile 2: GNSS Systems Engineer
- Strong understanding of GNSS fundamentals, positioning algorithms, signal processing, and receiver design.
- Experience in GNSS performance evaluation, location technologies, and system-level analysis.
- Familiarity with multi-sensor positioning, L1/L5 processing, and wireless positioning technologies is desirable.
- Experience with MATLAB/Python and large-scale data analysis.
- 1 to 3year of relevant experience
- Qualification: Phd, or Master will relevant experience from department of electronics and communication or Aero Space Engineering
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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