Modem & Chipset Expert IRC
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Wireless / 5G
Location: Basking Ridge
Overview
Job responsibilities cover modem and chipset engineering, device and network diagnostics, firmware and OS integration, and production support. This role also involves carrier network integration, escalation handling, and supporting a range of wireless technologies.
Responsibilities- Modem & Chipset Engineering
- Analyze, debug, and optimize modem behavior on Qualcomm, Media Tek, and Apple So Cs
- Work with baseband firmware, modem logs, and RF metrics to diagnose network and device issues
- Support 5G, LTE, VoLTE, IoT, and eSIM modem stacks
- Perform call flow, attach, handover, throughput, and latency analysis
- Device & Network Diagnostics
- Interpret and analyze: RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, CQI, BLER, throughput
- Attach failures, PDP context, IMS registration
- Mobility, roaming, and network fallback
- Firmware & OS Integration
- Android modem HAL
- iOS baseband interfaces
- Linux-based embedded systems
- Support
- OTA modem updates
- Crash logs
- Baseband dumps
- Vendor debug tools (QPST, QXDM, MTK tools, Apple baseband logs)
- Education
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Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science - Networking Knowledge
- TCP/IP over cellular
- Network attach & session lifecycle
- Carrier core network interaction
- Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting large-scale device fleets
- Familiarity with OTA firmware pipelines
- Understanding of device certification and carrier acceptance testing
- Required Technical Skills
- Chipsets & Modems
- Qualcomm Snapdragon + X-Series modems
- Media Tek Dimensity modem stacks
- Apple Baseband / iOS modem stack
- Wireless Technologies
- 5G (SA & NSA)
- LTE, VoLTE, Vo Wi Fi
- IoT (NB-IoT, LTE-M)
- IMS, SIP, APN, eSIM
- Diagnostics & Tools
- QXDM, QPST, MTK modem tools
- Baseband log decoding
- RF & protocol analyzers
- Android/iOS modem logging
- Operating Systems
- Android
- iOS
- Embedded Linux
Culture of caring. We prioritize an inclusive culture and collaboration with supportive managers and leaders.
Learning and development. Opportunities to learn and grow daily with programs and curricula to advance your career.
Interesting & meaningful work. Opportunity to engage in projects that matter and influence client outcomes.
Balance and flexibility. We support work-life balance and flexible arrangements where possible.
High-trust organization. Integrity, candor, and trust are core to our approach.
- Chipsets & Modems
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