Telecom Network QA Engineer 4 - Staffing

Circet USA•Plano, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Telecom Network QA Engineer 4 to fulfill a staff augmentation role with Circet USA’s customer. 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.

Requirements

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
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
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 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.
Ability to travel sporadically during the project

Responsibilities

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 company’s 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 to achieve successful new product roll-outs and developments.