Wireless Systems Test & Integration Engineer (5G/Pre-6G)

Keysight Technologies; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Lombardy, Italy, is seeking a capable Wireless System Test & Integration engineer to execute system-level and software validation tests for UE and Base Station emulation and to contribute to pre-6G capabilities as 3GPP evolves.

You will design, implement and automate test cases, develop scripts and frameworks, configure test environments, analyze results, and collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related.
• Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR protocols.
• Proficient in Python scripting.
• Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, test automation tools, containers, and/or cloud-based environments.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in software testing, automation and quality; familiarity with software development and debugging concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in a technical environment.
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with Git, JIRA, Wireshark, and Valgrind/Polaris is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level and software validation tests for Keysight products, focusing on UE and Base Station emulation.
• Validate 3GPP protocol configurations across Layer 3 (RRC and NAS), Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, and PDCP), and Layer 1, while contributing to pre-6G capabilities as 3GPP standards evolve.
• Design, implement and automate test cases based on product requirements and customer use cases.
• Work closely with R&D 3GPP Protocol Development teams to integrate 5G and pre-6G features.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and test frameworks using different scripting languages.
• Set up, configure and maintain test environments, hardware systems and software applications.
• Analyze test results, investigate failures and assist in defect reproduction and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts to align on feature implementation, reproduce field issues, debug complex behaviors and improve product quality and customer experience.
• Explore and evaluate AI-enabled tools and techniques to improve testing productivity and coverage.
• Contribute to documentation, test reports, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

LTE/NR protocols

Python scripting

CI/CD and test automation

Containers / cloud environments

Analytical thinking

English communication

Multi-site collaboration

Git / JIRA proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related

Tools

Git

JIRA

Wireshark

Valgrind/Polaris

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Lombardy, Italy, is seeking a capable Wireless System Test & Integration engineer to execute system-level and software validation tests for UE and Base Station emulation and to contribute to pre-6G capabilities as 3GPP evolves.

You will design, implement and automate test cases, develop scripts and frameworks, configure test environments, analyze results, and collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and customer experience.