Senior Digital Test Engineer

Product and Test Engineering (PTE) is looking for a Digital Test Engineers who will create test solutions in support of New Product Introduction (Silicon Validation and Characterization) and Manufacturing Enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip (SOC) products.

The position offers growth/specialization opportunities within Digital Test Engineering:

• IP: Microprocessors, HSIO, Logic, Memory,  

• DFT/DFM: Yield Management, Diagnostics, Test Time, etc.

• AI / Machine Learning: SW Development, Algorithmic Models, ATE test development using AI, Analytic reviews with Design and DFT.

• Adjacent disciplines: Collaborate with packaging teams on 2.5D/3D IC testing, Thermal test analysis, photonic integrated circuits “PICs”, integrated RF/photonic devices, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Optics/Photonics or related field.

• Knowledge of Python, Java, and Linux.

• Experience working with common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers).

• Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line theory.

• 3+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

• >1-2 years industry experience on Advantest 93K or Teradyne UFlex/IFlex as Product, Test Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.

• Applicable Course work: Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, VLSI design, Semi-Conductor Physics, Statistics, Programming Language (C++, JAVA, Python), Digital Communications, Wireless Communications).

• FGPA programming and embedded SW development for optical subsystem prototyping.

• Familiar with active and passive photonic devices such as semiconductor lasers,  Modulators (MZMs), photodiodes, RF and photonic waveguide-based devices.

• Understanding of optical communication system metrics such as OSNR, receiver sensitivity, optical modulation index, and optical filtering.

• Industrial experience supporting high‑volume production of leading‑edge Semiconductor devices and EIC/PIC products

• Good organizational skills.

• Master’s or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics, Preferred.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field. Master's or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

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