5G Baseband Tester

5G Baseband Tester

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

The fifth generation (5G) of Radio Access Networks (RAN) is happening now and Ericsson is the recognized technology leader in bringing it to the market.

Ericsson has created a software development team in Austin, Texas to work on 5G!

We work with the latest generation of 5G broadband wireless technology. Our unit is responsible to systemize, design, implement and integrate software features to control the air interface.

We coordinate in cross functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing is part of daily work.

Position Summary

We work with the latest generation of 5G broadband wireless technology. Our unit is responsible to systemize, design, implement and integrate software features to control the air interface.

We are looking for a Baseband Software Tester to join our 5G NR RAN function development team. Your role will focus on quality assurance, verifying and integrating software content for Ericsson’s gNodeB products.

We coordinate in cross functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing is part of daily work.

You will:

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and verify new features and functions for Ericsson gNodeB, vCU and vDU products.
• Perform legacy quality assurance and feature interaction testing
• Apply knowledge of wireless communication protocols; 5G and LTE
• Work in a lab environment to trouble-shoot and integrate complex new pieces of software.
• Develop automated test cases to ensure existing functionality is never degraded by new software
• Document all test analysis and test plans
• Work collaboratively in small cross-functional teams that include design and system engineers.

To be successful in the role, you must have:

• A passion for test and ensuring quality, be inquisitive and quick to learn, be able to debug when things go wrong.
• Experience with wireless air interface (LTE and/or 5G), end-to-end feature testing involving base station and mobile (eNodeB/ gNodeB and UE)
• Ability to develop and maintain code for automated test case execution.
• Ability to plan lab and debug setup, design and capture test case in test database, execute test plan, log test results, analyze data, and author test reports
• Knowledge of 3GPP standards
• Masters or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preferably with demonstrated experience and knowledge in the above mentioned required skills areas

Highly Desired:

• Experience integrating and testing cloud software
• Experience working with SW designers to verify test builds, collect debugging info, reproduce SW faults from the field
• Understanding of physical layer, signaling layer and protocol layer, throughput versus SNR, mobility handling, RF testing
• Experience with functional, performance, robustness, configuration, capacity, and complex feature interaction testing
• People skills, organization, communication, and multi-tasking skills

Why Join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you will have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what is possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You will be challenged, but you will not be alone. You will be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What's in it for you?

Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

What happens once you apply?

To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process

5G Baseband Tester

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

The fifth generation (5G) of Radio Access Networks (RAN) is happening now and Ericsson is the recognized technology leader in bringing it to the market.

Ericsson has created a software development team in Austin, Texas to work on 5G!

We work with the latest generation of 5G broadband wireless technology. Our unit is responsible to systemize, design, implement and integrate software features to control the air interface.

We coordinate in cross functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing is part of daily work.

Position Summary

We work with the latest generation of 5G broadband wireless technology. Our unit is responsible to systemize, design, implement and integrate software features to control the air interface.

We are looking for a Baseband Software Tester to join our 5G NR RAN function development team. Your role will focus on quality assurance, verifying and integrating software content for Ericsson’s gNodeB products.

We coordinate in cross functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing is part of daily work.

You will:

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and verify new features and functions for Ericsson gNodeB, vCU and vDU products.
• Perform legacy quality assurance and feature interaction testing
• Apply knowledge of wireless communication protocols; 5G and LTE
• Work in a lab environment to trouble-shoot and integrate complex new pieces of software.
• Develop automated test cases to ensure existing functionality is never degraded by new software
• Document all test analysis and test plans
• Work collaboratively in small cross-functional teams that include design and system engineers.

To be successful in the role, you must have:

• A passion for test and ensuring quality, be inquisitive and quick to learn, be able to debug when things go wrong.
• Experience with wireless air interface (LTE and/or 5G), end-to-end feature testing involving base station and mobile (eNodeB/ gNodeB and UE)
• Ability to develop and maintain code for automated test case execution.
• Ability to plan lab and debug setup, design and capture test case in test database, execute test plan, log test results, analyze data, and author test reports
• Knowledge of 3GPP standards
• Masters or Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preferably with demonstrated experience and knowledge in the above mentioned required skills areas

Highly Desired:

• Experience integrating and testing cloud software
• Experience working with SW designers to verify test builds, collect debugging info, reproduce SW faults from the field
• Understanding of physical layer, signaling layer and protocol layer, throughput versus SNR, mobility handling, RF testing
• Experience with functional, performance, robustness, configuration, capacity, and complex feature interaction testing
• People skills, organization, communication, and multi-tasking skills

Why Join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you will have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what is possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You will be challenged, but you will not be alone. You will be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next

Encouraging a diverse an inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.