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Qualcomm

#Hardware Design Engineer

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A Hardware Design Engineer designs and develops computer hardware and computer-related equipment. Designs and validates hardware. May supervise production of hardware components or provide technical assistance with hardware installation.

$160,218 / year median in California

+2% projected growth

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View All Jobs #Hardware Design Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America Apply Now Add to Job Cart Find out how well you match with this job Upload your resume Job description Company and benefits Job

ID 3096816
Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >

Hardware Engineering General Summary:

•This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

•As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will join an inventive team responsible for developing next-generation 6G prototype platforms and high-performance hardware modules. This role sits at the intersection of circuit design and physical validation, taking high-speed digital designs from initial schematic architecture through physical PCB layout oversight and lab testing. You will collaborate closely with global, cross-functional teams (including PCB CAD, Signal Integrity, Firmware, Mechanical, and Thermal) to deliver high-quality hardware solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Key Responsibilities Drive schematic capture, select hardware components, and manage complex bills of materials (BOMs) for multi-layer digital designs. Oversee and actively participate in the physical PCB layout process, ensuring strict compliance with high-speed digital routing rules and constraints. Perform physical board bring-up, debugging, and functional characterization of prototype hardware in the lab. Collaborate with internal Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams to optimize layout topologies for high-speed buses. Document detailed test plans, validation reports, and hardware engineering change orders (ECOs). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 1-2 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development work experience. Demonstrated hands-on experience using lab test equipment (e.g., high-bandwidth digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters) to isolate and troubleshoot hardware issues. Fundamental knowledge of high-speed digital board design principles, including impedance control, crosstalk, and power delivery. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Experience utilizing schematic capture tools and basic simulation software (e.g., Hyperlynx, LTspice). Hands-on familiarity with professional PCB layout software suites, such as Siemens/Mentor Xpedition or Cadence Allegro. Basic understanding of high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB, or I2C/SPI protocols. 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 :

$99,500.00 - $149,300.00 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 . Similar jobs #Hardware Design Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America Hardware Engineering Posted 2 hours ago Power Management Systems Design and Verification Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America PMIC Systems Posted a day ago Baseband Hardware Design Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America Hardware Systems Engineering Posted a day ago Hardware Board Design Engineer Santa Clara, California, United States of America Systems Engineering Posted a day ago FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America ASICS Engineering Posted a day ago Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer, SoC/SIP San Diego, California, United States of America + 1 more Hardware Engineering Posted a day ago FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America ASICS Engineering Posted a day ago Power Management Systems Design and Verification Engineer San Diego, California, United States of America PMIC Systems Posted a day ago Test Engineer, ATE RF Santa Clara, California, United States of America Hardware Engineering Posted 3 months ago SOC Design Verification Engineer, Staff- Pre-Si/Post-Si Verification Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ASICS Engineering Posted 2 months ago Slide 1 of 10

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >

Hardware Engineering General Summary:

•This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

•As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will join an inventive team responsible for developing next-generation 6G prototype platforms and high-performance hardware modules. This role sits at the intersection of circuit design and physical validation, taking high-speed digital designs from initial schematic architecture through physical PCB layout oversight and lab testing. You will collaborate closely with global, cross-functional teams (including PCB CAD, Signal Integrity, Firmware, Mechanical, and Thermal) to deliver high-quality hardware solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Key Responsibilities Drive schematic capture, select hardware components, and manage complex bills of materials (BOMs) for multi-layer digital designs. Oversee and actively participate in the physical PCB layout process, ensuring strict compliance with high-speed digital routing rules and constraints. Perform physical board bring-up, debugging, and functional characterization of prototype hardware in the lab. Collaborate with internal Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams to optimize layout topologies for high-speed buses. Document detailed test plans, validation reports, and hardware engineering change orders (ECOs). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 1-2 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development work experience. Demonstrated hands-on experience using lab test equipment (e.g., high-bandwidth digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters) to isolate and troubleshoot hardware issues. Fundamental knowledge of high-speed digital board design principles, including impedance control, crosstalk, and power delivery. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Experience utilizing schematic capture tools and basic simulation software (e.g., Hyperlynx, LTspice). Hands-on familiarity with professional PCB layout software suites, such as Siemens/Mentor Xpedition or Cadence Allegro. Basic understanding of high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB, or I2C/SPI protocols. 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 :

$99,500.00 - $149,300.00 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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