Calibration Engineer, Associate

About the Role

Qualcomm is seeking an Associate Calibration Engineer to support calibration, measurement science, and test automation activities for measurement and test equipment. This role provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced calibration engineers, metrology engineers, and cross-functional test equipment teams while developing expertise in measurement systems, automated calibration, measurement uncertainty, and laboratory operations. The Associate Calibration Engineer will support the development, execution, validation, and improvement of calibration procedures used to ensure measurement equipment operates within documented specifications. The ideal candidate has a foundation in electrical or computer engineering, an interest in metrology and measurement science, and a desire to develop skills in automated calibration and software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and support calibration, adjustment, verification, and validation of electronic measurement and test equipment to ensure equipment meets documented specifications.
• Support the development, modification, validation, and maintenance of automated calibration procedures for measurement equipment.
• Work with experienced calibration engineers and metrology engineers to understand measurement methods, equipment specifications, measurement traceability, and calibration requirements.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Foundational knowledge required.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics/Engineering or Military electronics experience preferred.