LTE & 5G Validation Engineer – RedCap Specialist

Syntronic; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntronic seeks an LTE Validation Engineer to lead cellular protocol and RF validation for LTE Cat-M, Cat-1bis, and emerging 5G NR RedCap technologies. You will perform end-to-end testing of cellular modems in Lab126 devices, impacting certification and carrier acceptance.

Responsibilities include designing validation plans, executing conformance and performance tests, RF parameter verification, and supporting field trials with carriers.

Qualifications

• Experience validating LTE, Cat-M1, NB-IoT, and 5G NR RedCap.
• Hands-on test experience with RF measurements and lab equipment.
• Strong scripting or automation skills (Python preferred).
• Ability to work on-site at customer locations.
• Good debugging and issue reproduction in lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute validation test plans for LTE and 5G NR RedCap modems.
• Perform conformance, functional, and performance testing including attach procedures and handovers.
• Validate RF parametric performance across LTE/5G bands.
• Execute carrier acceptance testing and support certification campaigns.
• Set up and operate lab equipment and automation tools.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and systems teams.

Skills

LTE validation

5G NR validation

RF testing

Python scripting

Test automation

Tools

Rohde & Schwarz CMW500

Rohde & Schwarz CMX500

Anritsu MT8000A

Anritsu MD8475B

Job description

Syntronic seeks an LTE Validation Engineer to lead cellular protocol and RF validation for LTE Cat-M, Cat-1bis, and emerging 5G NR RedCap technologies. You will perform end-to-end testing of cellular modems in Lab126 devices, impacting certification and carrier acceptance.

Responsibilities include designing validation plans, executing conformance and performance tests, RF parameter verification, and supporting field trials with carriers.