Electrical Engineer IV

Modis; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Engineer IV for a contract in Cupertino, CA to drive wireless performance certification and compliance for LTE and 5G NR products.

The role emphasizes OTA (Over-the-Air) validation, antenna testing, RF measurements, and conformance testing using industry-standard equipment such as CMX, UXM, and MT8000A, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 3+ years of RF or OTA experience; a master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• 3+ years of RF, wireless, or OTA validation experience.
• Hands-on with antenna design/testing and OTA validation (TRP/TIS) and RF test equipment (CMX, UXM, MT8000A).
• Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR FR1 and related certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute OTA validation and wireless performance testing for LTE and 5G NR FR1 devices using RF test equipment.
• Translate certification requirements into test cases and validation plans.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug RF/wireless performance issues with cross-functional teams.
• Perform antenna characterization, RF measurements, and conformance testing for certification standards.
• Maintain and calibrate OTA test setups and lab environments for reliable validation.
• Contribute to wireless technology characterization and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

RF testing

Antenna testing

OTA validation

LTE/5G NR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMX

UXM

MT8000A

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Engineer IV for a Contract with a client in Cupertino, CA. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in antenna testing, OTA validation, and RF test equipment, driving wireless performance certification and compliance for LTE and 5G NR products.

Rate Range

$79/hour to $89/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Electrical Engineer IV Job Responsibilities Include

• Execute OTA (Over-the-Air) validation and wireless performance testing for LTE and 5G NR FR1 devices using industry-standard RF test equipment.
• Translate carrier, regulatory, and industry certification requirements into comprehensive test cases and validation plans.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug RF and wireless performance issues in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Perform antenna characterization, RF measurements, and conformance testing to ensure compliance with certification standards.
• Maintain, calibrate, and optimize OTA test setups and lab environments to support reliable product validation.
• Contribute to wireless technology characterization and performance improvement initiatives for next-generation cellular products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in RF, wireless, or OTA performance validation and testing.
• Hands-on experience with antenna design/testing, OTA validation (TRP/TIS), and RF test equipment such as CMX, UXM, or MT8000A.
• Strong understanding of LTE and 5G NR FR1 technologies, RF component behavior, and wireless certification standards (CTIA, 3GPP).

Pay Details

$79.00 to $89.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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