NMC_- Senior 4G​/5G Wireless Interoperability Test Engineer - RAN & Chipset Testing; W2

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)

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

• 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 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
• 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

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.