Application Engineer, Wireless Device Testing - Maryland/DC Area

Rohde & Schwarz; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hour models

Training & continuing education

Long-term & attractive work environment

Job summary

A global technology company in Maryland is looking for a motivated Application Engineer to provide technical support and consulting on RF and wireless test solutions. This role involves working directly with customer organizations to achieve their goals, with a focus on driving customer engagement through onsite product demos and technical training. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience, with strong communication skills necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with test equipment including radio communications testers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• 5+ years in development, test, or application engineering role.
• Strong focus on customer success with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and consulting for R&S products to local wireless test customers.
• Support and troubleshoot 4G & 5G network operator test plans.
• Collaborate with local sales team to drive customer engagement and satisfaction.

Skills

Technical support

5G NR and LTE systems

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Radio communications testers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Python

C/C++

Job description

Overview

Rohde & Schwarz develops innovative RF and wireless test solutions. Rohde & Schwarz USA (RSA), the US subsidiary for our global company based in Munich, Germany, is looking for a highly motivated Application Engineer in the Baltimore/Washington area. The individual in this role would work directly with end users of R&S test solutions to help customer organizations achieve their goals. This person would also collaborate with account managers to achieve internal sales goals and drive revenue from local wireless test customers. Most AE workdays are expected to be onsite in the customers’ labs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and consulting for R&S software and hardware products to local wireless test customers
• Support and troubleshoot 4G & 5G network operator test plans, including data performance, protocol and RF tests
• Collaborate with local sales team to help drive customer engagement and satisfaction via onsite product demos, customer support and technical training
• Collaborate with worldwide support organization to track and resolve customer issues
• Deliver technical feedback to R&S development teams and product line to drive product enhancements, new features and future development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Experience working with test equipment including radio communications testers, spectrum analyzers and signal generators
• 5+ years experience working in a development, test or application engineering role
• Experience working with 5G NR and LTE mobile communication systems, data centric protocols and IMS applications
• Experience with executing and debugging Tier 1 network operator test plans
• Automation experience with common programming and scripting environments (Python, C/C++, etc)
• Strong focus on customer success with excellent communication skills
• Must reside in the Baltimore/Washington area
• Domestic and International travel – up to 15%
• In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and have valid US work authorization

Our Offer / Benefits

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment

Company

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. The company has a long history of developing cutting-edge technology and enabling customers across sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Equal Opportunity

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.