Government Technologies Engineering Internship

Role Overview

Qualcomm's Government Technologies (QGOV) division develops specialized products based on its wireless terrestrial and satellite communication technologies for military, federal, local, and foreign governments. As a QGOV Engineering Intern, you will be based in San Diego, CA or Boulder, CO. You will support government-sponsored research, development, integration, and testing of these systems. This includes adapting and extending commercial systems to novel applications and environments, as well as internal development efforts. You will work on a variety of projects across multiple disciplines to deliver timely results to customers. Responsibilities include working closely with other engineering disciplines to design, develop, automate, document, and execute tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Interns must be willing to travel occasionally and collaborate effectively in a technical, global environment.

This Internship Supports Multiple Technical Tracks, Including:

• Embedded Software
• Software in Test

Based on your resume, you may be aligned to one or more of these tracks. Please clearly indicate your interest(s) in your resume, as this is the only way to communicate preferences during the recruiting process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–September).
• Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
• 1+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.

Track 1: Embedded Software

• Experience with real-time embedded software development.
• Experience with cellular systems, including devices and applications for voice and data, and associated test equipment and tools.
• Understanding of communications systems including both physical and upper layers.
• Familiarity with development tools such as Git and Gerrit.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, IDEs, and gdb.
• Experience with digital signal processing.
• Experience with software vulnerability analysis and tools such as IDA Pro.

Track 2: Software in Test

• Test automation framework design and development using Python.
• Test design, development, automation, execution, documentation, and debug.
• Experience with cellular systems and associated test equipment and tools.
• Understanding of communications systems including both physical and upper layers.
• Experience evaluating wireless communications systems through drive tests, logging, and post analysis.
• Familiarity with application layer protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP) and network/socket communications.
• Experience with mobile platform operating systems including Linux, Android, and iOS.
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, Jenkins, Testlink, and Docker.