System Integration & Test Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Preferred (San Diego CA)
Qualcomm · San Diego, CA
About this role
Qualcomm is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Diego, CA. The posting calls out experience with Java, C, C#, Networking. Compensation is listed at $157,500–$236,300 per year.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
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Job description
from Qualcomm careers##
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
## Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering
General Summary:
QUALCOMM's Government (QGOV) division develops special products based on its wireless terrestrial technologies for the military, federal and local governments. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented System Test & Integration Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless integration and robust performance of complex systems across hardware, software, and network components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system-level testing, integration methodologies, and troubleshooting across multidisciplinary platforms.
Key Responsibilities and job exposure:
* Design, develop, and execute system-level test plans and procedures for integrated hardware and software systems.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and systems engineering to define integration strategies and resolve issues.
* Perform integration testing to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.
* Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and drive corrective actions.
* Develop automated test scripts and tools to improve test coverage and efficiency.
* Serve as liaison between technical teams, in internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations.
* Support system verification and validation activities in lab and field environments.
* Document test results, integration issues, and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.