Modem Systems Test Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering General Summary: As a member of QCT's Modem System Test group, candidate will be responsible for verifying physical layer and/or protocol requirements for complex digital modem products supporting 5G/4G cellular technologies. The candidate will define, develop, and execute advanced test methodologies for validating end-to-end system level performance/functionality across the mobile protocol stack (PHY, MAC/RLC/PDCP, RRC, NAS, Data, TCP-IP/UDP). He or she will analyze 3GPP/Carrier device specifications, corelate with modem system/software requirements and translate them into effective test designs. Major components of this position would be system level feature integration and test, developing/executing test strategies and test plans, and investigating/triaging modem stack issues. Responsibilities will also include defining modem Key performance Indicators, conducting modem performance evaluation, and optimizing system performance based on analysis of data from both lab (radiated/conducted) and live commercial 5G networks. Candidate will be working with a multi-discipline team (Software Development, System Design, Customer Support, HW Design, RF Design, etc.) to integrate, test, certify and commercialize 5G products in worldwide markets. Preferred Qualifications - Background or coursework in Digital communications systems, Signal Processing, RF propagation, CDMA, OFDM, telecommunications - Understanding of Physical layer procedures such as signal detection, channel estimation, link adaptation, mmW beam refinement, massive MIMO, etc. - Understanding of MAC layers and Call Processing concepts. - Familiarity with air interface performance analysis, characterization, and optimization - Exposure to commercial test simulators and test systems such as: Keysight, Anritsu, R&S and Spirent for wireless product verification. - Experience and knowledge of GCF, PTCRB or carrier certification requirements for Product Technical Acceptance with Wireless Carriers - Exposure to 5G Infrastructure vendor (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, SS) specific 5GNR call flows - Mobile device test experience with 5G/4G Operators or with commercial handset OEMs. - Understanding of software development and testing concepts for wireless handsets for various air interface standards. - Exposure to programming in Java, Python, and shell scripting. - Communication skills, effective team player, ability to work independently Minimum Qualifications: •    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found  here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies :   Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not