Qualcomm · 22 hours ago
Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) Engineering Internship – Summer 2026 (San Diego or Boulder) | US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $98/hr
1+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerQualcomm is a leader in wireless technology and innovation, and they are seeking Engineering Interns for their Government Technologies division. The role involves supporting the research, development, and testing of advanced communication systems for government applications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support government-sponsored research, development, integration, and testing of such systems
Adaptation and extension of commercial systems to novel applications and environments
Work on a variety of projects crossing multiple disciplines from across the company to deliver timely results to customers
Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design, develop, automate, document, and execute tests
Be willing to travel occasionally and work well with others in a technical, global environment
Qualification
Required
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 2026 (May–September)
Expected graduation date of November 2026 or later
1+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2026 and June 2027
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
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
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay
Accrued vacation time
Relocation coverage
Furnished housing accommodations
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
I
Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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