Engineer|7216

Job Description: Job Overview:
This engineering position provides an opportunity to work closely with infrastructure vendors and R&D Teams on cutting-edge wireless technologies such as 5G/LTE-Advanced/LTE. Responsibilities include 5G/LTE-A systems integration, performance characterization and optimization, debugging support, over the air (OTA) tests of new features. The candidate should have an academic background in digital communications, wireless and computer communication networks. The successful candidate should have the ability to understand detailed technical design, implementation and issues related to 5G/LTE-A/Wi-Fi technologies..
Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.
Candidate will be responsible for testing physical/MAC layers, protocol layers, and data applications implemented on various Qualcomm Modem products, handsets and data cards. Candidate will work directly with Engineers in performing daily testing tasks and reporting test results. Must be able to follow directions, perform consistent and thorough testing, and provide accurate test status and reports. The effort will involve multimode operations of handset devices, gaining knowledge in the following technology areas: CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO, WCDMAGSM/GPRS, 5G Training will be provided to allow the employee to perform their job function. The position will require travel in North America, 75% of the time and an opportunity to relocate to critical markets for longer durations. Some overtime work may be required. Successful candidate must have strong communication skills, must be an effective team player and be able to work independently
Position requires significant customer interaction and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities:
Collects basic information (e.g., logs, requirements) and identifies common errors related to systems testing.
Collaborates with individuals inside own team to complete the team's work.
Conducts log analyses to identify where an issue has occurred.
Gathers, integrates, and interprets information from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues.
Assists with verifying that proposed solutions to identified issues accurately address and correct the problem.
Detects bugs in the "system under test" and resolves issues using basic debugging approaches.
Adapts to minor changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with close supervision.
Communicates feedback about identified feature issues to software and systems teams.
Regularly discusses testing problems with manager and peers to maintain open communication.
Conducts basic field or lab tests as directed by tech leads.
Makes simple decisions as it pertains to basic feature issues associated with systems testing and follows up with tech lead if requirements are unclear/ambiguous.
Communicates with tech leads on a project in order to verify the accuracy as well as adequate running time.
Seeks opinions of others within own team about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently.
Writes functional tests for features to ensure functionality.
Interact with Infra partners / wireless Operators to investigate and characterize the performance of 5G/LTE-A networks in various aspects ranging , air interface, to devices and applications
Ability to present complex technical ideas and results to multi-level, multi-disciplinary internal and external audiences
Systems Test Engineering - The ability to plan and design tests for proper integration of systems components and features, including knowledge of the system under test. This also includes the ability to perform cost/benefit analysis for types of testing to be employed versus potential systems errors, consult on approaches and tools for testing compatibility with other features, analyze test executions and results, implement improvements to testing process and tools, and provide time, effort, and resource estimates for thorough testing.
Skills and Experience:
Good knowledge of cellular (5G NR, LTE-A/LTE) PHY/MAC and upper layers.
Academic course-work in some of the following areas: Digital Communications, Mobile Communications (including wireless propagation, CSMA, CDMA, OFDM principles), Communication Theory/Systems, Error Correcting Codes, Computer networks (TCP/IP), Probability theory & Random processes, Linear Algebra, DSP, MIMO techniques and Wireless Networks
Academic projects and research in digital communications, wireless or computer networks including technical conference paper submissions is considered a strong plus
Background in 3GPP protocol standards, design, development, integration and verification, call processing of cellular (5G/LTE-A) and WLAN systems or networks is a strong plus
Experience with data services including knowledge of protocols such as RTP/TCP/UDP/IP is required
Programming skills in C/C++/Perl/Python/MATLAB and proven programming project experience using these is a strong plus
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering with a senior focus in Wireless Communication Systems
Preferred Qualifications:
MSEE with a senior focus in Wireless Communication Systems.
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Relevant engineering experience in wireless communications/network .
Independent and a team player with the ability to effectively work with multi-functional engineering teams
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Comments for Suppliers: Position based out of Dallas