Gain hands-on experience with a broad range of electronic measurement and test equipment, including:
Spectrum and signal analyzers
Signal generators
Oscilloscopes
Power meters and power sensors
Digital multimeters
Frequency counters
Network analyzers
RF and microwave measurement equipment
Other general-purpose test equipment
Assist with troubleshooting calibration failures, test equipment issues, instrument communication problems, and automated calibration procedures.
Review equipment specifications, technical manuals, calibration procedures, and measurement data to support calibration and engineering activities.
Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on calibration efficiency, automation, measurement quality, reliability, and laboratory operational effectiveness.
Support the development of reusable tools, scripts, datasets, or automation solutions that improve calibration and laboratory processes.
Document technical findings, calibration results, procedure changes, and troubleshooting activities clearly and accurately.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Electronics/Engineering or Military electronics experience preferred
Foundational knowledge of electronic measurement and test equipment principles.
Basic understanding of electrical measurements such as voltage, current, resistance, frequency, power, or RF measurements.
Familiarity with electronic test equipment through academic coursework, laboratory experience, internships, military experience, or professional experience.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, equipment documentation, measurement results, and engineering procedures.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an interest in solving technical measurement problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering and laboratory environment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to measurement quality.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in all of the areas below is not required. Exposure to one or more is preferred and provides an opportunity for further development in the role.
Calibration and Metrology
Previous internship, academic, military, laboratory, or professional experience involving calibration, metrology, electronic measurements, or test engineering.
Familiarity with measurement uncertainty, traceability, specification analysis, or calibration methodologies.
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, or the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM).
Experience working with RF, microwave, or high-frequency measurement equipment is a plus.
Familiarity with measurement and test equipment from manufacturers such as Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, Tektronix, Fluke, Anritsu, or similar manufacturers.
Calibration Automation and Software
Experience or familiarity with Fluke MET/CAL and MET/CAL Editor, including exposure to creating, modifying, troubleshooting, or maintaining automated calibration procedures.
Interest or experience in using software to automate electronic measurements, instrument control, data collection, or laboratory processes.
Familiarity with one or more programming or scripting languages, such as:
Python
C
C++
C#
.NET
SQL
PowerShell or similar scripting languages
Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts.
Familiarity with instrument automation and communication technologies such as VISA, SCPI, GPIB, USB, LAN, or serial interfaces.
Familiarity with software development, testing, debugging, version control, or configuration management.
Exposure to development and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git, or Bitbucket.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$32.30 - $48.50
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.
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