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Qualcomm

Systems Engineer - Staff

Qualcomm Santa Clara, California, United States of America, United States 2 months ago
Digital Design & SoC Architecture

$151,800 - $227,800 USD yearly

Originally posted 20 August 2026 by the employer.

This role focuses on the physical layer of GNSS receivers.

About the role

This role involves the architecture, design, implementation, and validation of algorithms for location and navigation technology, with a focus on the physical layer of GNSS receivers.

What you'll do

  • Design signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring GNSS signals.
  • Model, simulate, and and verify GNSS Measurement Engine sub-systems.
  • Support hardware, firmware, software, and RF teams with verification of GNSS receiver prototypes and products.
  • Provide system support for debug and performance optimization.
  • Drive resolution of technical issues with cross-functional teams.
  • Apply advanced problem-solving for complex GNSS receiver subsystems including RF, HW, and FW implementation.
  • Leverage AI tools to optimize system design workflow.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience; OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience; OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of GNSS systems and receiver design.
  • Familiarity with tracking loop, demodulation, and decoding algorithms.
  • Familiarity with digital hardware / RTL design concepts.
  • Experience with fixed-point modeling for hardware verification.
  • Experience with C/C++, Python, Matlab, and/or other simulation and modeling tools/languages.
  • Experience with machine learning algorithm design and implementation.
  • Experience using AI tools in the system design workflow.

Skills: GNSS signals, signal processing algorithms, receiver prototypes, hardware, firmware, software, AI tools

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Santa Clara, California, United States of America, United States
On-site
$151,800 - $227,800 USD yearly
2 months ago

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