5G IoT Lab Test Engineer – Interop & Field Validation

Saige Partners; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners is seeking a 5G IOT/Lab Test Engineer for our Overland Park, KS operations to support carrier interoperability testing across lab and field environments.

You will execute LTE/5G NR test plans, analyze cellular logs, and collaborate with network engineers to verify configurations, pass/fail criteria, and issue resolution. This is a W2 contract position requiring onsite work and up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of wireless device testing, cellular testing, network validation, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with device testing and cellular logging tools such as Shannon-DM, TEMS, QXDM, ELT, Accuver XCAP, and related platforms.
• Hands-on experience executing carrier test plans for laboratory and/or field Interoperability Testing (IOT).
• Working knowledge of LTE and 5G NR, including NSA and SA architectures.
• Basic understanding of cellular KPIs, signaling, IMS, and call flows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret carrier interoperability test plans and execution criteria.
• Execute 4G/LTE and 5G feature tests on wireless devices and ensure tests meet requirements.
• Collaborate with network engineers to verify parameters, configurations, and procedures.
• Perform basic cellular log analysis to evaluate results and determine pass/fail status.
• Utilize testing and logging tools to capture, analyze, and troubleshoot results.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Communicate critical issues and test status to internal teams with timely updates.
• Travel approximately 10-20% to support testing activities.
• Maintain accurate test documentation and records.

Skills

LTE/5G NR testing

Carrier interoperability testing

Log analysis

Test coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Shannon-DM

TEMS

QXDM

ELT

Accuver XCAP

Other logging tools

Job description

Saige Partners is seeking a 5G IOT/Lab Test Engineer for our Overland Park, KS operations to support carrier interoperability testing across lab and field environments.

You will execute LTE/5G NR test plans, analyze cellular logs, and collaborate with network engineers to verify configurations, pass/fail criteria, and issue resolution. This is a W2 contract position requiring onsite work and up to 20% travel.