3GPP System Engineer

Job Title

3GPP System Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Technical Standards Engineering

General Summary

Qualcomm is seeking a 3GPP System Engineer with strong experience in wireless system design and standardization, with a primary focus on 6G Radio Access and 3GPP RAN related groups. The role involves contributing to the definition of standardization strategies for 6G and driving them in 3GPP and in other related standards organizations. As this is a global-facing role involving international standards bodies, we are location-agnostic and fully support remote work arrangements for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Study and resolve technology standardization problems related to 5G and 6G, with an emphasis on understanding of physical layer and RF aspects. Expertise on end-to-end system design and standardization, RAN architecture and protocol aspects is a plus.

Actively participate in 3GPP meetings, especially 3GPP RAN plenary, present proposals, build consensus, and defend technical positions.

Actively participate in other industry groups related to cellular communication and similarly drive Qualcomm positions on those.

Proactively promote Qualcomm technologies within standards bodies.

Collaborate closely with research, product, and implementation teams inside Qualcomm.

Track ongoing and future 3GPP releases and align system architecture with Qualcomm product strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong expertise in 3GPP system architecture, especially 5G RAN.

Solid understanding of 5G physical layer and 6G research directions.

Proven experience in wireless system design.

Prior participation in 3GPP working groups, preferably RAN working groups.

Ability to work across companies and organizations to achieve consensus in standards.

5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Familiarity with multiple 3GPP releases and evolution from LTE to 6G.

Willingness to travel frequently for standards meetings (often week-long).

Minimum Qualifications

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

Global travel several times per year for standards organization forums.

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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

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.