San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$171k–$257k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Business Development General Summary: Location San Diego, CA (Hybrid / On‑site w…
Skills: Business Development, Capture Strategy, Air Force Acquisition, Cellular Communications, Tactical Radio Systems
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$154k–$232k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management General Summary: Develops, defines, and executes plans of record, including: schedules, budgets, re…
Skills: Program Management, Budget Monitoring, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management, Resource Forecasting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$179k–$269k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: As Qualcomm evolves its Hexagon and RISC-V Processor IP families to address growing demand at the edge…
Skills: Product Management, Embedded Software, RISC-V, Hexagon DSP, RTOS
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$175k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Software Engineering General Summary: Looking for Embedded SW engineers interested in developing software for IoT devices. Specif…
Skills: Linux Kernel, Device Driver Model, Camera HAL, 3A Algorithms, MIPI
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$196k–$294k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connec…
Skills: Product Management, PC Processor Market Analysis, Product Roadmap Strategy, Technical Marketing, Business Case Development
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$175k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Incorporated Job Area:Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Engineering General Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated IT Engineer with strong experience in Microsoft infras…
Skills: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, DNS
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$65k–$98k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Supply Chain Management General Summary: The Supply Chain Analyst serves as an end-to-end product owner responsible for synchronizing supp…
Skills: Supply Chain Planning, S&OP Process, Inventory Optimization, Scenario Analysis, Excel
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$116k–$173k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: This position involves designing and implementing low-power, high performance, area-efficient embedde…
Skills: Sram Design, Custom Digital Circuits, Schematic Capture, Layout Planning, Ppa Targets
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$193k–$289k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Technical Leadership, Earned Value Management, Risk And Opportunity Management, Systems Engineering, Avionics Integration
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportu…
Skills: Java 21, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache NiFi, Angular
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$85k–$96k/yr
Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy…
Skills: Drug Product Manufacturing, cGMP Compliance, Fill-Finish Equipment, Batch Record Authoring, Strategic Planning
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$145k/yr
Overview NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Servi…
Skills: Project Management, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$60/hr
Overview NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Servi…
Skills: Project Coordination, Primavera P6, MS Project, PowerBI, SmartSheet
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$87k–$157k/yr
Outdo. Outsmart. Join Leidos where we strengthen the mission, more than just upgrades. This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matc…
Skills: Java, JavaScript, Clojure, React, Redux
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Shift Hours: M-F 2:00pm-10:30pm Job Description Builds and validates precision Opto-mechanical assemblies in strict accordance with procedure.Uses standardized tools and electric equipment (i.e., torque wrenches, electri…
Skills: Engineering Drawing Interpretation, Mechanical Assembly, Manual Tool Operation, Electric Tool Operation, Pneumatic Tool Operation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$141k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: ***This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.*** The Snapdragon chipsets …
Skills: C, C++, Python, Windows Device Drivers, ARM Assembly Language
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$87k–$157k/yr
Unleash your curiosity. Solve what others can’t. At Leidos, we’re not just writing code—we’re decoding the unknown. Our San Diego research and engineering team tackles some of the most complex challenges in national defe…
Skills: C/C++, High-Performance Computing, Parallel Processing, Distributed Processing, GPU Programming
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$150k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: San Diego Office - San Diego, CA 92121Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary Location: San Diego, CA (with 50% regional/national travel) Reports To: Business Unit Manager (BUM) Division: …
Skills: Technical Sales, Field Application Engineering, Business Development, Cold Calling, Market Prospecting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$86k–$128k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Technical Writing, AI Integration, IETM Authoring, S1000D, MIL-STD-38784
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$167k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: ***This position is NOT eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.*** The RMA Engineer is resp…
Skills: Hardware Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, RMA Management, Server Architecture, Soldering
San Diego, California, United States • Hybrid
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Lead business development and capture strategies for USAF and USSF accounts to deploy commercial wireless technologies. Bridge operational military needs with technical solutions through collaboration with engineering and industry partners.
Requires a technical bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and demonstrated experience in Air Force acquisition and cellular communications. Preferred qualifications include an MBA, prior military service, and a TS/SCI clearance.
San Diego, CA (Hybrid / On‑site with customer engagement); Virginia, (Offsite with customer engagement); Boulder, CO, (Hybrid / On‑site with customer engagement); Dayton, OH (Offsite with customer engagement)
Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGov) is focused on transforming U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Government capabilities by leveraging Qualcomm’s world‑class commercial wireless, cellular, and connectivity platforms. QGov works directly with DoD customers and across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) ecosystem—including large systems integrators, OEMs, ISVs, and non‑traditional defense partners—to adapt and deploy advanced commercial technologies at scale and at commercial pace in support of national security missions.
The Senior Manager, Business Development – USAF/USSF will be a senior individual contributor responsible for identifying, shaping, and capturing new business opportunities within the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and related defense agencies. This role requires deep familiarity with Air Force acquisition processes, strong technical fluency in cellular communications and tactical radio systems, and the ability to bridge operational military needs with advanced commercial technology solutions.
The ideal candidate is mission‑driven, technically credible, and comfortable operating at the intersection of government customers, engineering teams, and industry partners.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$171,200.00 - $256,800.00The 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.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Inspired by 250 years of American ingenuity, we build technologies that expand what’s possible. From wireless to AI at scale and 6G, our innovations power progress worldwide.
Offices: Qualcomm, San Diego, CA 92121, US · 2 Whitefield Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066, IN · Hitech City Road, Hyderabad, TS 500081, IN
Based on 2596 listings with disclosed salaries, most engineering jobs in San Diego, CA pay between $78k–$210k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 2,999 open engineering positions in San Diego, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Qualcomm, Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., Apple, Solar Turbines, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 565 of the 2999 open engineering positions offer remote or hybrid work (100 remote, 465 hybrid).
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.
