OTA Test Engineer

Job Title: OTA Test Engineer

Location: Fremont, California

Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location 

 Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in RF testing, wireless device validation, or cellular modem testing.
• Practical understanding of 5G NR SA, including FDD and TDD bands.
• Experience with Reference Sensitivity Testing and RF performance benchmarking.
• Familiarity with R&S, Keysight, Anritsu or equivalent cellular network simulators/test platforms.
• Ability to work with RF automation tools and execute algorithm-driven test flows.
• Understanding of 3GPP TS 38-521-1 test methodology, especially sensitivity-related test conditions.
• Experience working with RF parameters such as bandwidth, SCS, ARFCN, power class, MCS, Rx chain configuration, and transmission mode.
• Ability to analyze RF test results and identify correlation or discrepancies between test platforms.
• Working knowledge of data reporting formats such as CSV and dashboard/reporting tools such as Tableau.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience supporting Customer or similar high-compliance product validation environments.
• Experience in conducted RF testing using shielded environments.
• Experience creating test matrices across bands, bandwidths, and radio configurations.
• Ability to validate vendor-provided automation test lists and cross-check them against 3GPP specifications.
• Strong documentation, issue tracking, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently after project-specific training.

Tools / Equipment Exposure

• R&S, Keysight, Anritsu test equipment
• Devices / DUTs for testing

Deliverables

• Band-by-band RF test results comparing Test platforms.
• Test case-level correlation data across applicable 3GPP-based configurations.
• Discrepancy reports highlighting gaps or issues observed during testing.
• Results in CSV or Tableau format, as agreed with the project team.
• Regular status updates through weekly meetings and email follow-ups with Customer and Tech Mahindra DRIs.

Experience and Education

Recommended JD

• Experience: 5–7 years in RF testing, cellular modem validation, 5G NR validation, wireless device testing, or telecom productization testing.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.