IOT Lab Test Engineer (5G/4G Modem & Protocol)

TekClap; United States; Remote; USD 80.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TekClap is seeking an experienced IOT Lab Test Engineer for remote work with requirement to be based near Richardson, Texas for lab and field support. The role focuses on 5G/4G interoperability, RF and protocol testing, and automation using Python.

You will lead validation across cellular protocol layers, analyze logs, and support field operations with vendor drops from Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung. This contract role pays $70.00 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 2–7 years of wireless industry experience.
• Deep understanding of modem protocol stacks: L1, MAC, RRC, PDCP for LTE/5G (NSA & SA).
• 1–3 years of hands-on mobile device testing with Keysight, Anritsu, or Rohde & Schwarz (R&S).
• Proven scripting and automation experience using Python.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP RAN #4/#5 test specifications.
• Familiarity with US carrier and network vendor test requirements.
• Defect tracking workflow experience via JIRA.

Aufgaben

• Interoperability Testing (IOT): Validate new 5G/4G features in a lab environment using network emulators and infra vendor drops (Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung).
• Protocol & RF Testing: Execute 5G NR FR1 (Sub-6) and FR2 (mmWave) RF testing, test planning, and script development.
• Power Benchmarking: Measure and analyze Days-of-Use (DoU) power consumption from a modem perspective to identify optimization opportunities.
• Log Analysis & Debugging: Use wireless protocol knowledge to debug the Samsung 5G/4G/3G/2G modem product line via deep UE and NW log analysis.
• Test Automation: Drive regression testing and test equipment automation utilizing Python.
• Field Support: Travel as required to support external labs, field operations, or carrier‑specific IOT testing.

Kenntnisse

IOT Lab Testing

5G/4G interoperability

Modem protocol stacks

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Python

Keysight

Anritsu

Rohde & Schwarz (R&S)

Network emulators

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Remote (Must be based in / near Richardson, Texas for lab & field support)

Pay Rate: $70.00 / hour (Flat Contract Rate)

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (2–7 years)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly specialized IOT Lab Test Engineer to support cutting-edge 5G/4G network interoperability operations. In this role, you will lead feature validation across cellular protocol layers using network emulators and actual infrastructure drops from major global network vendors.

If you have a strong background debugging modem protocol stacks, running RF test beds, and building Python automation suites, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Interoperability Testing (IOT): Validate new 5G/4G features in a lab environment using network emulators and infra vendor drops (Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung).
• Protocol & RF Testing: Execute 5G NR FR1 (Sub-6) and FR2 (mmWave) RF testing, test planning, and script development.
• Power Benchmarking: Measure and analyze Days-of-Use (DoU) power consumption from a modem perspective to identify optimization opportunities.
• Log Analysis & Debugging: Use wireless protocol knowledge to debug the Samsung 5G/4G/3G/2G modem product line via deep UE and NW log analysis.
• Test Automation: Drive regression testing and test equipment automation utilizing Python.
• Field Support: Travel as required to support external labs, field operations, or carrier‑specific IOT testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 2 to 7 years of wireless communication industry experience.
• Deep understanding of modem protocol layer stacks: L1, MAC, RRC, PDCP for LTE/5G (NSA & SA).
• 1 to 3 years of hands‑on mobile device testing with Keysight, Anritsu, or Rohde & Schwarz (R&S).
• Proven scripting and automation experience using Python.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP RAN #4/#5 test specifications.
• Familiarity with US carrier and network vendor test requirements.
• Defect tracking workflow experience via JIRA.