RF Systems Engineer

Job Description
QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies (QCT) is the largest provider of 3G chipset and software technology in the world, with chipsets shipped to more than 50 customers and powering the majority of all 3G devices commercially available. QCT partners with nearly 60 3G network operators around the globe and has the largest CDMA engineering team in the wireless industry.

QCT provides complete chipset solutions and integrated applications from the Launchpad suite of advanced technologies. Our integrated solutions offer device manufacturers reduced bill-of-materials costs, time-to-market, and development time. Mobile handsets powered by QCT chipsets can offer more features while maintaining a smaller, sleeker form-factor and benefiting from reduced power demands.

QCT values collaboration with its customers and partners and works closely with them to enable their success. We offer a wide range of tools to support the device development process, and develop new technologies based on the needs and demands of the wireless market. Devices for all market segments can now include features enabled by 3G wireless technology, in demand by a growing and increasingly sophisticated wireless community.

Use thorough knowledge of communication systems theory and RF systems to support system development from concept phase to customer sampling. This system is comprised of chipset, SW and HW, modeling of the Bluetooth or WLAN standard. Physical layer modeling of the CDMA2000 standard.
Develop IC specifications and system algorithms working with ASIC designers and System Engineers. Sustaining efforts for on-going chip designs including spreadsheet analysis. Chipset integration. Support Applications Engineering team through customer visits for marketing and training purposes.


Skills/Experience
5+ years RF Systems Engineering experience required.

Candidate must have experience/expertise in some of the following areas: Receiver/transmitter spreadsheet analysis, physical layer modelling, PLL/synthesizer design, GPS receiver design, frequency planning, PA design, CDMA handset design, WLAN or Bluetooth circuit design.

Candidate must be proficient with Matlab and Excel; knowledge of C is a plus.

Candidate must have knowledge of Stochastic processes (e.g. AWGN), basic electromagnetics (especially fading, antenna theory, and propagation), Fourier analysis, and RF theory (S parameters, matching, noise figure, stability, etc.)

Candidate must be comfortable presenting to technical audiences and able to write technical reports.

(New graduate candidates will be assessed on the basis of their course work in the above areas and applicability of their Master's project/thesis.)

Additional Skills

Education Requirements
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.

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