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Field Test Engineer (Permanent/Full Time)

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Title: Job ID:
Field Test Engineer FPFTE03
Function: Locations:
Field Interoperability & QA Test Engineering Pleasanton, CA
Division: Somerset, NJ
Network Division - QP Field Test Service Dallas, TX
  • Travel to various domestic and international market areas to test, evaluate and analyze SW/HW for CDMA and GSM Mobile Handset Design; Execution of test cases per CDMA and/or GSM standards and internal/external specifications; CDG3 compliance testing on live customer networks; Conducting performance benchmarking to competitor/reference phones;  Call Performance testing using Mobile Diagnostic Monitors to verify RF compliance and performance, etc.
  • Quality assurance testing and test case development for a variety of mobile/wireless and client/server products.
  • Problem isolation and reporting to QP test engineering standards
  • Daily and weekly compilation of various written and verbal reports on the results of testing
  • Implementation/adherence to QP test process/procedures

Meeting Participation Responsibilities:

  • Participates in weekly project review meetings with QP Project Technology Leads, Account Managers, Directors.

Prerequisite: BSEE/BSCE or 2+ Years of CDMA/GSM/cellular test experience or equivalent; Software QA experience a plus

  • **MUST have experience in Hands-on CDMA and/or GSM testing, Hands-on cellular handset testing or drive testing relating to handsets, Layer 3 messaging analysis; Testing of PTT, J2ME, WAP, MMS, 1xEvDO and/or 1xEvDV technologies.
  • Domestic and International travel, as well as current passport required. Schedule flexibility required, in order to accommodate customer's short notice request for testing. Majority of travel within the Americas.
  • Experience with various Diagnostic Monitor tools such as the Spirent's UDM or Qualcomm's CAIT.
  • Must be able to spend periods of time conducting tests and analyzing data in a moving test vehicle.
  • Technical Knowledge of Cellular and PCS Systems and Standards, Fundamental Knowledge of RF Technology and RF Test Equipment.
  • Experience in executing software protocol, hardware & RF tests on wireless products in varying commercial infrastructures.
  • Experience executing CDG Stage II/III, Call Performance, and Data throughput testing.
  • Must have a clear understanding of the wireless/personal communication development process.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic service oriented environment that is ever changing based on customer schedule constraints and delivery expectations with minimal supervision as well as in a team situation.
  • Experience in working with and supporting engineering. Ability to effectively communicate problem data to engineering.
  • Technical proficiency and experience performing quality assurance testing on products of any of the following technologies: Client/Server, Configuration and setup of Windows, UNIX, and/or Linux based Servers; Network Protocols (TCP/IP, SMP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, XML, etc.); Virtual Private Networks "VPN" (L2TP, PPTP, or IPsec based); Handheld/Smartphone Operating Systems (Palm OS, Windows CE/Pocket PC, J2ME, BREW, Symbian); Wireless Protocols (Bluetooth, 802.11, etc.)
  • Proficient in computer applications including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Detailed Oriented, Quick Study, Analytical, Problem Solving/Troubleshooting skills, Planning and Organizational skills, Flexibility, Creativity, Initiative, Proactive Learner, Customer Service Oriented, Commitment to Task, High Work Quality Standard.