Field Cellular Engineer (5G/4G) On-site Test & Debug

OSI Engineering; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering, Inc. seeks a Cellular Engineer to lead field testing of nex-gen smartphones and devices focusing on 5G/4G/LTE cellular stacks. You will perform rapid field testing across local and remote sites, with lab work integrated into weekly cycles.

Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and clear written/verbal communication are essential as you diagnose issues in real-world networks. Applicants should have 3–7 years of cellular testing experience, practical knowledge of 5GNR and

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of cellular testing experience (5G/LTE Stack).
• Knowledge in cellular domain with understanding in 5GNR and LTE protocol stack.
• Experience troubleshooting field test setups and issues.
• Cellular baseband log analysis is required with hands-on experience.
• Strong analytical skills and good judgement in testing campaigns.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn in new environments.
• Willingness to travel locally and domestically up to 2 weeks a quarter.

Responsibilities

• Test cellular connectivity of nex-gen smartphones and devices in field and lab environments.
• Travel to testing locations up to 1 hour away for full-day sessions, up to 4 days per week; transportation provided.
• Communicate technical issues and interpret testing data to determine next steps without excessive supervision.
• Report findings clearly and describe technical problems encountered during testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Wireless fundamentals

Job description

Cellular Engineer (5G/4G/LTE) - Product Field Testing of Smartphones/Devices

Responsibilities:

• You will be driven to local and non-local in short notice to test Cellular connectivity of nex-gen smartphones and devices (4 days in the field, 1 day in the lab per work week)
• You will travel to testing locations up to 1 hour away for the entire day, up to 4 days out of the week.Transportation/Driver will be provided.
• You will communicate if there is a technical issue and have strong fundamental skills and judgement skills
• You will judge the testing/data and should be able to move forward without asking for help and be able to adapt quickly
• Not necessarily looking for experts, but candidates with 1-5 years’ experience with developed fundamental skills
• Strong analytical skills/good at identifying problems (should be able to judge testing conditions/if testing is going well and how to move forward with the next step instead of constantly calling for help)
• Able to report back with data, describe technical problems and are easily adaptable
• If the candidate is not an expert, you will get trained as long as you have fundamental knowledge in wireless domains (LTE, 5GNR)

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of cellular testing experience (5G/LTE Stack)
• Knowledge in cellular domain wireless with basic to good understanding in 5GNR and LTE protocol stack
• Experience troubleshooting common technical setup issues in the field
• Cellular baseband Log analysis is required with limited to good hands-on experience
• Good analytical skills and judgement while executing test campaigns
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and focused on problem identification
• Able to travel local and non-local in short notice
• Able to travel domestically up to 2 weeks a quarter
• Ability to look at cellular log for on-field debugging is highly desired
• Recent field-testing experience highly preferred