Job Details

Job Description

SUMMARY

Sr Test Engineer to perform Radio Frequency (RF) Conducted 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

• Perform Radio Frequency (RF) Conducted testing on mobile products with technologies such as UMTS, LTE, Wi-Fi, IoT, and 5G.
• Perform debug and engineering testing services for wireless clients; use specified equipment to perform required tests.
• Maintain a high degree of knowledge of industry test requirements to assist customers and test equipment manufacturers 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 calls, Project Managers, Key Account Managers, and Technical Leads 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.
• Maintain technical knowledge by learning the requirements of the test plans being executed.
• Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfill SGS quality requirements.
• Assist in maintaining ISO17025 accreditation to ensure a high quality of service to clients.
• Manage test system maintenance and calibrations to ensure compliance with the SGS quality system.
• Actively improve the testing service provided by SGS.
• Maintain the laboratory and personal areas to facilitate efficient operations.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

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

AND

• Minimum 5 years of wireless industry experience as follows:
• RF and antenna theory preferred.
• Experience with RF testing.
• Understanding of WCDMA/LTE/5G mobile wireless knowledge in one or more areas.
• Understanding of test specifications.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and provide UE and TE logs for test devices.
• Critically review work processes to ensure quality; address problems that could impact quality; ensure project deliverables meet all requirements and expectations.

• Preferred Training includes:

  • Measurement Uncertainty.
  • Conformance Testing, exposure to R&S 8980, Anritsu ME7873L, LA, NR, Keysight UXM, CMW500, Keysight UXM, and Conformance test systems.
  • Working with test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power meters, arbitrary waveform generators, network analyzer, etc.).
  • Knowledge of general RF measurements (i.e. IP3, NF, EVM, ACPR, S-parameters, VSWR, RxBN, Spectral Emissions, etc.).
  • 5G NR Physical Layer knowledge is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English/Intermediate required.
• 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

1. Conformance testing.
2. R&S 8980, Anritsu ME7873L, LA, NR, Keysight UXM, CMW500.
3. QXDM or similar, logging and analysis.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally.
• Move or traverse: Frequently.
• Sit: Constantly.
• Use hands: Constantly.
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally.
• Climb or balance: Occasionally.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally.
• Talk/hear: Constantly.
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally.
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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