Part - Time Test Engineer, Wireless LTE/5G at SGS North America Inc. in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Company Description



SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.



Job Description



SUMMARY


Test Engineer to perform Protocol Conformance, Conducted and Over the Air testing on mobile products with technologies such as UMTS, LTE, Wi-Fi, IOT, and 5G, to ensure delivery of testing services that meet client's requirements in accordance with Global Wireless Forum's test plans, Carrier supplemental test plan and SGS quality system.



JOB FUNCTIONS




Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



• Test Engineer to perform Protocol Conformance Conducted and Over the Air testing on mobile products with technologies such as UMTS, LTE, Wi-Fi, IOT, and 5G, to ensure delivery of testing services that meet client's requirements in accordance with Global Wireless Forums' test plans Carrier supplemental test plan and SGS quality system.


• Expertise in Wireless systems, knowledge of protocol layers and decoding diagnostic modem tool outputs


• Perform debug and engineering testing services for wireless clients; use of specified equipment to perform required tests, Call Box, (UXM, CMW500, TS8980, ME7873LA, R&S Contest, KS Test Manager, PCAT/PCAT test scripts execution.
• Maintain high degree of knowledge of industry test requirements in order to assist customers and test equipment manufactures with issues.
• Responsible for maintaining one or more test platforms, building knowledge on said platforms: updating systems and isolating issues then communicating with test equipment service.
• Work directly with external clients including conference call, Project manager, Key Account managers and Technical leads in order to ensure the client's product runs smoothly through the testing process


Conduct testing in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relations.
• Complete all assigned chargeable work within the required timeframes to ensure customer and project staff satisfaction and efficiency of the business.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by learning the requirements of the test plans being asked to execute.
• Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfill SGS quality requirements.



Qualifications




EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE




Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering BSEE, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering BSCE or equivalent degree or similar technical field.

AND

• Min 1 year of wireless industry experience as follows:
  
  
  • RF and antenna theory preferred, basic knowledge of protocol layers, L1 to L7
  
  
  • Understanding of WCDMA/LTE/5G mobile wireless knowledge in one or more areas
  
  
  • Understanding of test Specifications 36.523-1, 38.523, 38.521-4, 31.121, 31.124
  
  
  • Trouble-shoot, analyze, and provide UE and TE logs for test devices.
  
  
  • Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice
  
  
  
  

• Preferred Training as follows:
  
  
  • Measurement Uncertainly
  
  
  • Conformance Testing, exposure to R&S 8980, Anrtisu ME7873L, LA, NR, Keysight UXM, CMW500
  
  
  • Knowledge of general RF measurements (i.e. IP3, NF, EVM, ACPR, S-parameters, VSWR, RxBN, Spectral Emissions, etc.).
  
  
  • 5G NR Physical Layer is a plus
  
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English/Intermediate required; knowledge of Korean is a plus


• Mathematical Skills: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced/Highest level of knowledge required/preferred


• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required/preferred


• Computer Skills: Provide details, designate a level of expertise required/preferred.


• List other knowledge/skills or abilities required/preferred for performing the job.

EQUIPMENT

Conformance testing

R&S 8980, Anrtisu ME7873L, LA, NR, Keysight UXM, CMW50

H/W Tools: Mobile Call Equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer

QXDM or similar, logging and analysis

Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00/ hour Apply Now