Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ
Salary: $34.00 USD Hourly - $36.00 USD Hourly
Description: Job Description: Field Network TesterLocation: Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Extension based on performance)
Schedule: Mon-Thu onsite, Fri remote (Standard business hours)
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled
Field Network Tester with strong experience in wireless technologies, field test tools, and device validation. This role involves executing field and lab-based test plans, analyzing network performance, collaborating cross-functionally, and supporting continuous improvement across device and network test operations.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in wireless device testing, telecom engineering, or field testing.
- Hands-on experience with field test tools such as QXDM, QCAT, TEMS, Nemo, or similar.
- Strong understanding of wireless technologies: CDMA, EVDO, LTE, 5G NR.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and embedded systems.
- Proficiency with operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Qualcomm tools: QXDM, QCAT, QPST.
- Experience with post-processing tools: WindCatcher, Actix, XCAL/XCAP-M.
- Prior mobile device testing experience.
- Experience with Spirent/Metrico tools: NOMAD, MUSE, Datum.
- Prior experience running FIT test plans for major U.S. carriers (e.g., Verizon, US Cellular).
- Ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and APIs (OpenAI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Azure AI).
ResponsibilitiesField & Mobility Testing- Execute field and mobility drive tests for development, maintenance releases, and network feature validation.
- Prepare test devices (software setup, tools installation, configuration).
- Create or update test routes based on new network features and infrastructure changes.
- Conduct FIT (Field Interoperability Testing) across various network scenarios.
- Perform sanity, stability, functionality, stress, and feature testing on devices and network features.
Lab Testing & Validation- Execute lab-based test cases, including verification of wireless product features and accessory performance.
- Simulate real-world customer application scenarios to validate device behavior.
Analysis & Reporting- Identify, troubleshoot, and document software defects and inconsistencies.
- Draft detailed daily field test reports and maintain accurate logs.
- Prepare engineering reports, ensuring test results comply with test plans and specifications.
- Upload defects, issues, and logs into PLM or internal defect tracking systems.
- Support test result post-processing using tools such as Actix, WindCatcher, or similar.
Collaboration & Process Excellence- Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including software development, systems engineering, and QA.
- Ensure all testing is executed per defined standards, processes, and quality guidelines.
- Support full software testing lifecycle: design ? develop ? test ? release ? maintain.
- Contribute to the creation of test methodologies, test cases, and test documentation.
Soft Skills- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Effective team collaborator.
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