Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer

HireArt; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthcare benefits (HireArt)

Flexible Spending Account

Disability & life insurance

401k package

Job summary

HireArt is hiring a Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer to validate hardware, wireless systems, and vehicle networks for an on-demand ride-hailing company. You will execute comprehensive test plans across LTE/5G-NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and related protocols, building robust test environments and documenting results.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in wireless system validation, strong troubleshooting skills, and hands-on lab experience with Keysight/Rohde & Schwarz.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field is required.
• 7+ years in electronics or wireless systems development.
• 5+ years of hands-on wireless system validation experience.
• Experience configuring wireless validation platforms (Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz).
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet/IP and 3GPP LTE/5G-NR architectures.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, performance, environmental, and reliability testing across hardware and network systems.
• Develop and maintain validation test environments and automation assets.
• Validate LTE/5G-NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and IP networking protocols.
• Create detailed validation reports and assist with regulatory conformance testing.

Skills

Electronics development

Wireless system validation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications, or related field

MS/PhD in engineering (bonus)

Tools

Keysight

Rohde & Schwarz

Wireshark

QXDM

QCAT

Job description

Expected compensation: 89.87 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer to develop, document, and execute comprehensive validation testing across hardware, wireless systems, and vehicle network interfaces.

In this role, you’ll focus on validating mission-critical wireless technologies including 4G-LTE, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and other on-vehicle network protocols. You’ll collaborate closely with design engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on validation engineer with deep wireless systems expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience building and maintaining complex test environments.

As a Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer, You'll

Test Execution & Analysis

• Execute functional, performance, environmental, and reliability testing across hardware and network-connected systems.
• Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, e-loads, spectrum analyzers, and environmental chambers.
• Operate and troubleshoot wireless validation platforms from vendors such as Keysight and Rohde & Schwarz.
• Analyze modem and network logs using tools such as QXDM, QCAT, or ShannonDM.

Test Infrastructure Development

• Select, configure, commission, and maintain validation equipment, software, and lab infrastructure.
• Develop custom test assets including simulators, harnesses, automation scripts, and RF/network test setups.
• Build and maintain wired and wireless test environments, including Ethernet and RF infrastructure.

Protocol & System Validation

• Develop and execute test plans for LTE, 5G NR (NSA/SA), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, IP networking, and related protocols.
• Validate Layer 1-3 protocol behavior, including PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, and NAS functionality.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to troubleshoot failures and validate network/system performance.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of automotive Ethernet systems and network-connected hardware.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create and maintain detailed test plans, validation reports, design reviews, and data analysis documentation.
• Support regulatory and carrier conformance testing, including FCC, PTCRB/GCF, and U.S. MNO certification requirements.
• Analyze network diagnostics and performance data using tools such as Wireshark and related logging platforms.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience in electronics or wireless systems development
• 5+ years of hands-on wireless system validation experience
• Experience configuring and programming wireless validation platforms (e.g., Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz)
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet standards, IP networking, and 3GPP LTE/5G-NR architectures
• Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Classic/LE protocols and PHY layers
• Proficiency with lab and RF test equipment, including oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and e-loads
• Experience with regulatory conformance testing and network diagnostics
• Strong understanding of LTE and NR protocol stack features and carrier specifications
• Familiarity with Ethernet test equipment such as Ixia or Spirent and related software platforms

Bonus Qualifications

• An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with systems or networking architecture concepts
• Familiarity with protocols such as PCIe, CAN, SPI, I2C, MDIO, or IEEE 802.3 standards
• Experience with Broadcom, Marvell, or similar networking chipsets
• Familiarity with NRZ and PAM-4 signaling technologies
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
• Experience with data acquisition systems, Polarion, Jira, or Confluence
• Participation in engineering competitions or research programs (e.g., SAE, FIRST, DARPA)

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment:

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.