GNSS Test Engineer

Eastridge; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastridge is seeking a GNSS Test Engineer for on-site work in San Jose, CA. This contract role focuses on validating GNSS in mobile devices, with hands-on lab testing, script automation, and collaboration across GNSS, modem, and hardware teams.

Ideal candidates bring GNSS/GPS testing experience, familiarity with LTE/5G, and proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis. The position emphasizes test execution, debugging, and regression testing in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience testing mobile devices or wireless technologies.
• Basic understanding of LTE, 5G NR, NSA, and SA technologies.
• Hands-on experience with GNSS/GPS testing and validation.
• Experience using Keysight, Spirent, or Rohde & Schwarz test platforms.
• Experience with device log analysis, post-processing, troubleshooting, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Support new hardware bring-up and perform software and hardware validation testing.
• Perform GNSS performance testing, including TTF/TTFF, positioning statistics, sensitivity, and other laboratory KPIs.
• Support specialized systems and R&D testing requests.
• Execute tests using Keysight, Spirent, Rohde & Schwarz, or similar wireless test platforms.
• Analyze test results and device logs to identify issues and determine potential root causes.
• Perform post-processing and test equipment/network-side debugging.
• Work with GNSS software, modem, hardware, and other cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain Python automation scripts for test execution, log collection, and data analysis.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks and regression testing environments.

Skills

GNSS testing

LTE

5G NR

Python scripting

Test automation

Log analysis

Lab equipment

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Keysight

Spirent

Rohde & Schwarz

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GNSS Test Engineer Compensation: $55.00 - $60.00 Loading… Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: Full-Time
Work Environment: Onsite, San Jose, CA Pay: $55-$60/hr
Industry: Semiconductor / Wireless Technology Position Overview We are seeking a GNSS Test Engineer to support software and hardware verification testing within a GNSS SoC location engineering team. This is a hands‑on laboratory role supporting mobile device prototypes, new hardware bring‑up, GNSS performance testing, debugging, and test automation. The ideal candidate will have experience testing mobile devices in a laboratory environment, knowledge of GNSS, LTE, and 5G technologies, and hands‑on experience with wireless test platforms such as Keysight, Spirent, or Rohde & Schwarz. Experience developing Python automation scripts for testing, log collection, and data analysis is highly preferred.

• Support new hardware bring‑up and perform software and hardware validation testing.
• Perform GNSS performance testing, including TTF/TTFF, positioning statistics, sensitivity, and other laboratory KPIs.
• Support specialized systems and R&D testing requests.
• Execute tests using Keysight, Spirent, Rohde & Schwarz, or similar wireless test platforms.
• Analyze test results and device logs to identify issues and determine potential root causes.
• Perform post‑processing and test equipment/network‑side debugging.
• Work closely with GNSS software, modem, hardware, and other cross‑functional engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain Python automation scripts for test execution, log collection, and data analysis.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks and regression testing environments.

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience testing mobile devices or wireless technologies.
• Basic understanding of LTE, 5G NR, NSA, and SA technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with GNSS/GPS testing and validation.
• Experience using Keysight, Spirent, or Rohde & Schwarz test platforms.
• Experience with device log analysis, post‑processing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment such as:
• Oscilloscopes
• Spectrum analyzers
• Signal generators
• NI power instruments
• Experience with Python scripting and test automation.
• Familiarity with defect‑tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits: Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements . Use this link https://applicantcenterstorage.blob.core.windows.net/public-documents/EWSb1cb390e-729b-47eb-ab2f-b92adafbdd07-2024EplicaBenefitSummaryTempExternal.pdf to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions’ Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off , unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based . However, f rom time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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