5G IODT Test Engineer

Summary

The main function of a network QA engineer is to develop product and feature validation on 4G/5G air interface and call processing technology. The typical network QA engineer will handle systems and performance testing.

Schedule:

Fully onsite

• develop and implement systems and performance testing across 4G and 5G telecommunications technology.
• Analyze the product and feature requirements, converting them into system test cases and execution to ensure product meets customer spec.
• Perform detailed analysis of 4G Wireless protocols.
• Provide in depth technical log analysis and checking network configuration.
• Investigate poor performance related issues.
• Validation expert in driving the technical solutions to customer through complex organizational dynamics.

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong knowledge in 4G air interface and call processing technologies and network architecture specifically focused on Radio Access Network.
• Good understanding of overall Wireless systems with emphasis on PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC and PDCP layers.
• Experience with system testing activities such as feature validation, test description documentation, parameter optimization, performance analysis, test strategy creation, problem troubleshooting.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.

8-10 years experience required.

• 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 Samsungs new products and services both individually and in a team environment.
• Ensures that customer commitments are achieved according to plan.
• Works closely with various support organizations, logistics, and cross‑functional teams from SEA and Samsung HQ to achieve successful new product roll‑outs and developments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Good understanding of overall Wireless systems with emphasis on PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC and PDCP layers.
• Undergraduate Degree in engineering with 8-10 years of directly related experience is required. A Masters with 6+ years experience is preferred.
• Bachelors Degree is EE/CS is required.
• Experience with ongoing 3
  
  GPP 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.
• Understanding of IOT technologies including eMTC, NB-IOT, S1 & X2 Interface.
• Experience in EMS systems, managing network elements, software upgrades, MOP verification.
• Experience with SW development is beneficial.
• Understanding of 3
  
  GPP 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.