Senior Wireless Validation Engineer, 4G/5G & Connectivity

Zoox

Foster City (CA)

On-site

USD 206,000 - 240,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Paid time off

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Wireless Firmware Validation Engineer to own performance validation, optimization, and debugging of our TCU. You will analyze diagnostics across cellular networks, 4G/5G modems, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth, while designing testing campaigns using industry tools like Keysight UXM.

Your work safeguards the safety and reliability of the Zoox autonomous fleet, bridging hardware, cloud services, and test systems. You will lead automated log analysis and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

10+ years in wireless validation or embedded systems test engineering.
Deep expertise in developing 3GPP cellular (4G-LTE, 5G-NR), Wi‑Fi, and Satellite feature test plans.
Proficiency in LTE/5G protocol stacks (NAS, PDCP, RRC, RLC, MAC, PHY) and cross‑layer debugging.

Responsibilities

Define test architecture from hardware bring‑up to fleet deployment.
Design and execute advanced testing campaigns with network emulators to identify edge cases.
Dig into log reviews and cross‑functional system integration issues to find root causes.
Ensure interfaces are well‑architected and validated between RF-baseband, protocol stack, and host.