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Field Interoperability Test Engineer - QP Certified Consultant

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Title: Job ID:
QP Certified Consultant NDFTE01
Function: State:
Field Interoperability Test Engineering Pleasanton & Irvine, CA;
Division: Somerset, NJ; Dallas, TX;
Network Division - QP Field Test Service Charlotte, NC; or
*Opportunity for full time employment continental U.S.
  • Travel to various domestic and international market areas to test, evaluate and analyze SW/HW for CDMA and GSM Mobile Handset Design for projects ranging from 1 week to 3 months in duration. 
  • Daily responsibilities include: 
    • 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 and CAI (protocol) compliance and performance
    • Testing, problem isolation and reporting of handset features to QP test engineering standards
    • Daily and weekly compilation of various written and verbal reports on the results of testing
    • Statistical reporting and analysis
    • Develop test methods for 3G CDMA handsets and devices
    • Implementation/adherence to QP test process/procedures

Prerequisite: BSEE/BSCE or 2+ Years of CDMA/GSM/cellular test experience or equivalent

  • **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, and/or 1xEvDO 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.
  • Must be able to spend periods of time conducting tests and analyzing data in a moving test vehicle.
  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Detailed Oriented, Analytical, Problem Solving/Troubleshooting skills, Planning and Organizational skills, Flexibility, Creativity, Initiative, Proactive Learner, Customer Service Oriented, Commitment to Task, High Work Quality Standard.
  • Technical Knowledge of Cellular and PCS Systems and Standards, Fundamental Knowledge of RF Technology and RF Test Equipment.
  • 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 executing software protocol, hardware & RF tests on wireless products in varying commercial infrastructures.
  • Must have a clear understanding of the wireless/personal communication development process.
  • Experience in working with and supporting engineering. Ability to effectively communicate problem data to engineering.
  • Experience with various Diagnostic Monitor tools such as the Spirent's UDM or Qualcomm's CAIT.
  • Experience executing CDG Stage II/III, Call Performance, and Data throughput testing.
  • Proficient in computer applications including databases and spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Must successfully complete QP Certified Consultant Training course for Field Interoperability Test Engineering. (Courses currently held at QP corporate offices in Pleasanton, CA, and Somerset, NJ)