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Title: Wireless Systems Engineer
Duration: 9 months
Location: Onsite Sunnyvale, CA
Benefits: Employee benefits at 100% including Medical, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401K Plan and much more!
Hours: Minimum 40 Hours/Week
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Strategy & Execution: Define, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for cellular modem validation across various radio access technologies (5G NR FR1/FR2, LTE-A, UMTS).
- Protocol Stack Analysis: Perform deep-dive log analysis of the cellular protocol stack (L1, MAC, RLC, RRC, and NAS layers) to identify and root-cause signaling failures, handovers, and throughput drops.
- Req Intake Template System Performance Benchmarking: Characterize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as RSRP, SINR, BLER, and Peak Throughput under varying network conditions (fading, interference, and mobility).
- Test Automation: Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python to increase test coverage and efficiency in lab and regression environments.
- Failure Analysis & Debugging: Collaborate with Firmware, Hardware, and System teams to debug complex system-level issues.
- Lab Management: Operate and configure high-end cellular network emulators and RF test equipment for both signaling and non-signaling test modes.
Qualifications:
- System Validation Engineer with min 5 years of experience
- Cellular Expertise: Deep understanding of 5G NR (Standalone and Non-Standalone) and LTE-A features like Carrier Aggregation (CA), MIMO, Beamforming, and VoLTE/VoWiFi.
- Protocol Knowledge: In-depth familiarity with 3GPP protocols and the mobile device-to-network registration and call-flow processes.
- Hands-on RF Testing: Proficiency with RF lab equipment, including Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, and Vector Network Analyzers (VNA).
- Programming: Strong proficiency in Python for test script development and data analysis.
- Log Analysis: Experience using diagnostic tools such as QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark, or similar modem logging software.
FRESH
- Work on engineering and research assignments with F500 companies and startups.
- The relationships that we have created with our clients are one of a kind.
- We help solve problems in many technologies focusing on R&D, product development, and manufacturing.
- We work at the most cutting-edge and latest technologies from AR/VR to Autonomous technologies.
- Closely working with our clients, we believe that long term investments are extremely important to maintain the culture we together have created.
We’re a handpicked team of Engineers, digital strategist, designers, and developers united together in creating a fresh experience. Whether we are strategizing, designing, developing, or analyzing, our integrated team works as an extension of yours to improve your impact, your usability, and your customer conversion. In the process, we collaborate with you to get to know your business, understand your industry, and incorporate your big ideas into memorable experiences that keep your customers coming back for more.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
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Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Range $60/hr – $65/hr.
Skills Required
- 5 years of experience in system validation engineering
- Deep understanding of 5G NR and LTE-A features
- In-depth familiarity with 3GPP protocols
- Proficiency with RF lab equipment
- Strong proficiency in Python for test script development
- Experience using diagnostic tools for log analysis
What We Do
Fresh is an integrated consulting team of designers, developers, and engineers that build fresh experiences people love. Powered by our multi-talented teams, our winning combination of innovative thinking, creative design, sophisticated development, and advanced engineering ensure we’re delivering end-to-end experiences to help you grow. From creative brands and websites to intuitive apps and robots, we work with you from strategy to execution to create what's next.
