QA & Field Test Intern: 900 MHz RF & Automation

NextNav, LLC; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NextNav LLC in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Fall Intern for the QA & Field Test team to perform hands-on integration, testing and validation of wireless systems in the 900 MHz band. You will build Python-based automation, analyze data, and collaborate with RF, software, and hardware engineers to troubleshoot issues.

You will be responsible for planning and executing laboratory and field tests, preparing clear reports, and traveling to test locations as needed, while maintaining safety and data

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical or telecommunications or wireless engineering.
• Ability to develop scripts/programs for automation of control and logging with test equipment and embedded platforms.
• Experience with using and controlling verification test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes is a must. 4G/5G BTS/UE emulators, logic analyzers are a plus
• Coursework in digital/analog communications and signal processing is desired.
• Attention to detail, systematic analysis, ownership and accountability.
• Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work with different teams.
• Must have a valid state-issued Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory and field testing of wireless systems, including spectrum, interference, and coexistence testing in the 900 MHz band.
• Configure and operate RF and data-collection equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, antennas, radios, GPS/GNSS receivers, oscilloscopes, and logging tools.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, test cases, and acceptance criteria; document test environments and results.
• Collect and analyze RF and system-performance data to identify trends, anomalies and gaps.
• Develop Python, MATLAB, or similar automation and analysis tools to streamline testing and reporting.
• Identify, reproduce, document and track defects; work with engineers to troubleshoot and validate fixes.
• Communicate findings through reports, charts, presentations and test-readiness reviews.
• Analyze test logs and visualize results to improve testing efficiency.

Skills

Python

C/C++

QA

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Telecommunications or Wireless Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

BTS/UE emulators

MATLAB

Job description

NextNav LLC in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Fall Intern for the QA & Field Test team to perform hands-on integration, testing and validation of wireless systems in the 900 MHz band. You will build Python-based automation, analyze data, and collaborate with RF, software, and hardware engineers to troubleshoot issues.

You will be responsible for planning and executing laboratory and field tests, preparing clear reports, and traveling to test locations as needed, while maintaining safety and data