Field Test Engineer

Ektello; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello is seeking a Field Test Engineer for a 12-month, heavily onsite assignment in Plano, TX. You will drive QA testing across 4G/5G protocols, execute field tests with UE devices, and validate compliance with carrier requirements in live networks.

Responsibilities include designing test plans, analyzing results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize RF performance and call processing in RAN environments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a technical field.
• 6 months to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge in 4G/5G air interface and call processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Able to work in mobile work environment (80% field, 20% office).
• Analyze customer requirements and translate into system requirements for development.
• Aid in product & feature performance analysis and SW releases evaluation.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues from customer labs, field sites and production network.
• Review and provide optimization guidelines to improve UE performance by KPI analysis and trials.
• Set up test plans to meet deadlines per project lead instructions.
• Identify risk items from testing findings.

Skills

4G/5G Air Interface

LTE/5G Network Architecture

RAN

QA Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Associates degree or higher in technical field

Tools

QXDM

QCAT

Wireshark

Job description

Title:

Field Test Engineer

Client:

Global leader in Technology/ Electronics

Duration:

12 months with HIGH chance for extension or become permanent

Work Location:

Plano, TX

Schedule:

M-F (Fully Onsite)

Pay rate:

$31-34.61/hr w2 + Benefits

Top Required

• Strong knowledge in 4G and 5G air interface and call processing technologies and network architecture specifically focused on Radio Access Network
• Minimum education requirement: Associates degree
• Minimum 6months -3 years of relevant experience required.
• Quality Assurance, 5G Technology, RF Engineering

Summary

Detailed oriented Field Test Engineer to be involved with all Quality Assurance activities including LTE and 5G Field Protocol testing. The main function of a Field Test Mobile Engineer is to develop and executing test strategies, plans, and validating UE functionality in on 4G/5G air interface and call processing technology. Ensuring UE (user equipment) is meeting QA and Carrier requirements. The typical Field Test QA Mobile Engineer will be responsible for performing detailed analysis of 4G and 5G protocols including field testing with mobile handset devices in live network.

Job Responsibilities

• Able to work in mobile work environment (80% time working in company vehicle/field, 20% in office).
• Analyzing the customer requirements, converting then into system requirements and capturing of detail design for the development team.
• Aid in product & feature performance analysis, evaluation of new product & SW releases
• Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting issues reported from customer labs, field sites and production network.
• Review and provide recommendations to improve UE performance by evaluating and trending key KPIs, performing trials and providing optimization guidelines.
• Set up test plans to meet deadlines based on given request by project lead
• Able to determine risk items based on issues found during the test

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Have a solid understanding of the end to end LTE and 5G Network Architecture
• Strong knowledge in 4G and 5G air interface and call processing technologies and network architecture specifically focused on Radio Access Network
• Familiarity or expert in utilizing UE log post processing tools (QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark) with good understanding in OTA signaling messages is a plus.
• Able to analyze and debug IMS related features including but not limited to registration, VoLTE/VoWiFi/ViLTE/Conferencing/SMS/MMS/RCS is a plus.

Education/Experience

• Associates degree or higher in technical related field required.
• Minimum 6months -3 years of relevant experience required.