5G IoT Lab Test Engineer – Carrier Test & Debug

West Coast Consulting; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Consulting in Kansas City is seeking a test engineer to execute 4G/5G feature test plans on real devices. The role requires reading carrier interoperability requirements and working with a network engineer to validate parameters and test steps.

You will analyze basic cellular logs, track issues to resolution, and share status reports on a twice-daily cadence. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to coordinate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced lab/field environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with device-testing/logging software (e.g., Shannon-DM, TEMS, QXDM, ELT, Accuver XCAP).
• Hands-on experience in performing carrier test-plan for lab/field IOT.
• Basic knowledge of LTE/5G NR NSA/SA including KPIs, signaling, IMS and call flows.
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional coordination and challenging schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand carrier interoperability test-plan requirements with required technical details.
• Carefully perform 4G/5G feature test-plan on device ensuring all steps are executed properly.
• Work with network engineer to ensure required parameters and test-steps are performed accurately.
• Support basic cellular log analysis to determine pass/fail.
• Track the issues to full resolution and closure.
• Compile and share reports to update execution status on twice a day cadence.
• Communicate critical issues/bugs in real-time internally.

Skills

Device testing

Logging software

Carrier test plan

LTE/5G knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Shannon-DM

TEMS

QXDM

ELT

Accuver XCAP

Job description

West Coast Consulting in Kansas City is seeking a test engineer to execute 4G/5G feature test plans on real devices. The role requires reading carrier interoperability requirements and working with a network engineer to validate parameters and test steps.

You will analyze basic cellular logs, track issues to resolution, and share status reports on a twice-daily cadence. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to coordinate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced lab/field environment.