Senior 4G/5G Wireless Interoperability Test Engineer - RAN & Chipset Testing

One of our Fortune 100 clients in Plano, is urgently looking for a Senior 4G/5G Wireless Interoperability Test Engineer (RAN & Chipset Testing).

Duration: 4-6 months (possible for extension or full-time hire)

Hourly: $60 per hour (W2)

Must-to-Have Skills:

1. 8-10 years of Wireless Systems with extensive experience with Chipset Testing
2. Experience with device chipset testing and protocol testing
3. Expertise with Qualcomm, Apple, MediaTech, Sony, etc.
4. Understanding of IOT technologies including eMTC, NB-IOT,S1 & X2 Interface
5. Bachelor’s Degree is EE/CS is required

Other Qualifications:

• Good understanding of overall Wireless systems with emphasis on PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC and PDCP layers.
• Masters with 6+ years’ experience is preferred
• Experience with ongoing 3GPP Rel activities is beneficial
• Experience with system testing activities such as feature validation, test description documentation, parameter optimization, performance analysis, test strategy creation, problem troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge in 4G& 5G air interface and call processing technologies and network architecture specifically focused on Radio Access Network
• Working experience in Lab testing and IODT testing is preferred
• Experience in EMS systems, managing network elements, software upgrades, MOP verification
• Experience with SW development is beneficial
• Understanding of 3GPP systems: Core and RAN networks
• Understanding of HW as well as SW architecture
• Experience with test tools including protocol analyzers, XCAL/QXDM, Wireshark, Channel Emulator, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.
• Ability to travel sporadically during the project

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Interop testing with Device Chipset vendors/partners on new feature validation, systems and performance analysis, on 4G/5G RAN products focusing on Air interface, E2E performance, and Call Processing.

• Responsible for IODT Test execution in lab with Chipset partners, Report creation and customer presentation.
• Analyzing the product and feature requirements, converting them into system test cases and execution to ensure product meets customer spec.
• Aid in product & feature performance analysis, evaluation of new product & SW releases
• Perform detailed analysis of 4G& 5G Wireless Protocol logs.
• Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting the issues
• Educate our customers on the new products and services both individually and in a team environment.
• Ensures that customer commitments are achieved according to plan.