5G Modem Field Test Engineer / Dallas, TX / Mobile / MMK

SPACEPALM INC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACEPALM INC is seeking a 5G Modem Field Test Engineer for the Dallas, TX area. The role focuses on field and lab testing of 5G/LTE and related cellular technologies, with emphasis on mobility RF tests and log analysis.

The candidate will perform system administration tasks, analyze logs, and compile technical reports. Exposure to Android devices and 3GPP standards is essential, with willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electronics, Software/Telecom fields.
• Strong telecommunication knowledge and Android platform familiarity.
• Experience analyzing logs and troubleshooting lab issues in UMTS/EDGE/LTE/5G environments.
• Proficiency with logging/analysis tools (QXDM/QPST/XCAL/XCAP) and TCP/UDP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Verify stability and portability of networks and software.
• Communicate project information through technical reports.
• Perform hardware and software maintenance operations; install or upgrade systems.
• Provide technical guidance for development or troubleshooting of systems.
• Conduct lab testing on 5G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM; support mobility and stationary RF tests.
• Capture logs, analyze results, and report findings to QA/R&D.

Skills

Python

Java

Perl scripting

Wireshark

TCP/UDP analysis

Lab testing

5G/LTE knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/CS/Telecommunications

Tools

QXDM

QPST

XCAL

XCAP

Job description

5G Modem Field Test Engineer / Dallas, TX / Mobile / MMK

General Position Purpose: The role of this position encompasses a wide scope of activities and initiatives that will bring solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues or network concerns. Network Engineers will work with mobile devices testing the latest features in the technology and/or telecommunication available on the market. The testing scope includes connectivity test, field test, and others as required. The position requires the Network Engineer to perform systems management and integration functions involving engineering work on cellular, wireless devices and systems.

Essential Functions:

• Verify stability and portability of networks and software.


• Communicate project information through technical reports.


• Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.


• Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.


• Work on lab testing on 3GPP standards based on cellular system such as GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE and 5G. The testing conducts various types of mobility and stationary RF test cases in the lab of 5G, LTE, WCDMA, UMTS, and GSM


• Research, test, monitor or verify proper functioning of software patches.


• Analyze and determine issues; check the similar/same issue history, design test plan (location, models, basic parameters, considerations, etc.), lab test and/or lab test, set test environment and parameters regarding network circumstance.


• Capture all the requested and required logs and analyzing them; determine what the log shows, confirm whether the issue is cleared or remained, professional reports, and communicate with R&D or/and QA team.


• Perform testing and engineering services in both stationery and mobility conditions as in needed.


• May require supporting carrier Field testing by project needs and other duties as assigned.


• May require weekend/holiday work depending on assigned.


• Must be flexible and able to work extended hours as needed to support testing and client needs.


• Travel up to 30%

Education and Technology Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Electronics, Software Engineering Communication, Computer Network Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

• General understanding for telecommunication knowledge and Android platform device


• Analytical, Scientific, Data Mining and Database management software


• Access software, cloud-based management software, communications server software


• Strong knowledge of 5G, LTE, HSPA+/WCDMA including PHY/MAC, signaling, call processing concepts and upper layers.


• Good understanding on GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, mobile phone software architecture and telecommunication network configuration


• Experience in analyzing logs, troubleshooting issues from lab for UMTS/GSM CS, PS calls, LTE and 5G Data calls, metric test is plus. Experience with specific logging/analysis tools such as QXDM, QPST, XCAL, XCAP


• Experience in tracing and debugging using tools to fully analyze protocol stack related issues in appropriate 3GPP specifications.


• Experience with Transport Layer protocols such as TCP, UDP, and analysis tools such as Wireshark.


• Some programming skills in Python, Java and Perl script is desired.


• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) is essential for creating the test reports.


• Understanding of TCP/UDP, IP Packet, OSI Protocol Model


• Solid understanding of SW testing techniques and methodologies


• Internet browser and Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software


• Transaction security and virus protection software; Network monitoring software