LTE/5G Air interface and Call Processing Test Engineer

Austin, TX, USA
negotiable

JOB DETAIL

We are looking for a LTE/5G Air interface and Call Processing Test Engineer to join our Wireless network team. You will be a key contributor as a product validation engineer in a multi-functional team of R&D, Systems engineering, and product validation to introduce New Products and New Features (NPI) to Wireless Carrier. What will you be doing as a LTE/5G Air interface and Call Processing Test Engineer
  • Responsible for development of product validation, feature validation, systems and performance analysis, customer review sessions for LTE & 5G RAN products focusing on Air interface, E2E performance, and Call Processing.
  • Responsible for Test execution in customer lab, 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 Protocols
  • Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting the issues
What will you be doing as a LTE/5G Air interface and Call Processing Test Engineer
  • Good understanding on 4G & 5G concepts such as DL/UL scheduling, LTE power control, Beamforming fundamentals, MIMO,ENDC.
  • Undergraduate Degree in engineering with 10-12 years of directly related experience is required.
  • A Masters with 10+ years’ experience is preferred• Bachelor’s Degree is EE/CS is required
  • 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
  • Good understanding of overall Wireless systems with emphasis on PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC and PDCP layers
  • Working experience in Lab testing and IOT 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 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.
What you didn’t know about NextGen:
  • Competitive salary
  • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Long-Term growth potential
  • 401k eligible after one year
  • With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry
NextGeners are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner! NextGeners are Collaborators. You’ll be working with an award-winning company who gives you direct connections to hiring managers. Our services don’t stop at the standard recruiting process. We use our expertise to tailor your resume, help improve your interview skills, and provide ongoing career support. NextGeners give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!   Sponsorship is not available for this position. NextGen is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
Travis County, United States, Austin, Texas

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