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Senior Wireless Protocol Test Engineer 4G/5G Device & Chipset Validation

Plano, TX, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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12 Months

No Travel Required

On-site

$65 - $70/hr

Avacend, Inc.

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Skills

Device Testing Engineer
IODT
Chipset
Chipset Testing
protocol testing

Summary

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced 4G/5G Device & Chipset Testing Engineer to support Interoperability (IODT), protocol validation, and PHY-layer analysis for advanced RAN products. The role focuses on end-to-end device behavior validation in lab environments with chipset and network vendors.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in LTE/NR protocol stack debugging, PHY analysis, and lab-based interop testing.

Key Responsibilities

Execute IODT / interoperability testing with chipset and device partners
Perform 4G LTE and 5G NR protocol validation in lab environments
Analyze protocol logs (RRC / PDCP / RLC / MAC / PHY) for issue identification
Debug UE call failures, mobility issues, throughput degradation, and attach/registration failures
Work closely with chipset vendors (Qualcomm/MediaTek-class ecosystems) for issue resolution
Perform E2E performance validation of RAN features and releases
Convert 3GPP feature requirements into system test cases
Perform root cause analysis using XCAL / QXDM / Wireshark logs
Support feature validation, regression testing, and release readiness
Present findings and test reports to internal teams and customers

Required Skills

Strong experience in Device / UE / Chipset testing (MANDATORY)
Deep understanding of 4G LTE & 5G NR air interface
Strong knowledge of PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC layers
Hands-on experience in protocol log analysis and troubleshooting
Experience with lab testing environments
Exposure to IODT / interoperability testing
Experience using tools such as:
XCAL / QXDM
Wireshark
Spectrum analyzers / signal generators (preferred)
Strong understanding of call flows and 3GPP architecture

Preferred Experience

Experience with companies like:
Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, Ericsson, Nokia, MediaTek
Experience in UE modem / chipset validation teams
Exposure to eMTC / NB-IoT / NSA / SA 5G
Experience in EMS, network element management, SW upgrades

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Dice Id: PZP91081408zzzz
Position Id: 17503-11333-
Posted 2 hours ago

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About Avacend, Inc.

Our mission is customer centric, we are successful when our customers are successful.

Our Vision is to connect great companies with good employees and create opportunities for all by providing the best quality of human resource services. We measure our success by the satisfaction of our customers by empowering them to focus on what they do best.

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