LTE / 5G RedCap Validation Engineer

Syntronic R&D USA
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
19 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication) Systems Engineering Code Coverage Software Debugging Firmware Python (Programming Language) Test Execution Engine Wireshark Wi-Fi Technology Performance Testing 5G NR

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a leading global engineering design house specializing in the design and development of state-of-the-art embedded hardware, electronics, and electro-mechanics?, Protocol & RF Validation

  • Design, develop, and execute validation test plans for LTE (Cat-1/Cat-4/Cat-M1/NB-IoT) and 5G NR RedCap modems integrated into Lab126 devices
  • Perform conformance, functional, and performance testing including attach procedures, mobility, handovers, PDU session establishment, DRX/eDRX/PSM power-saving modes, and RRC state transitions
  • Validate RF parametric performance: TX power, ACLR, EVM, spectrum emissions, RX sensitivity, and blocking across LTE/5G NR bands (FR1)
  • Execute carrier acceptance testing (Verizon OTA, AT&T PTCRB, T-Mobile, Vodafone, DT, KDDI) and support GCF/PTCRB certification campaigns *

Test Equipment & Lab Operations

  • Hands-on execution using Rohde & Schwarz CMW500, CMX500, and Anritsu MT8000A / MD8475B callboxes for signaling and non-signaling test modes
  • Configure end-to-end call scenarios: VoLTE, VoNR, SMS over IMS, ePDG/Wi-Fi calling, data throughput (DL/UL), CA (Carrier Aggregation), MIMO
  • Set up and operate supporting instrumentation: spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, network emulators, RF shielded chambers, fading simulators (e.g., Spirent, Keysight PROPSIM)
  • Automate test execution using Python, TTCN-3, or vendor SDKs (R&S CMWrun, Anritsu Rapid Test Designer)

Debug & Root Cause Analysis

  • Analyze modem logs (QXDM/QCAT for Qualcomm, ELT for MediaTek), Wireshark captures, and layer-3 signaling traces to isolate protocol failures
  • Collaborate with modem vendors (Qualcomm, MediaTek, Sequans, Sony Altair) and chipset teams to drive firmware fixes
  • Reproduce field issues in the lab and provide detailed defect reports with RF/protocol evidence

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Partner with firmware, hardware, antenna, and systems engineering teams during EVT/DVT/PVT phases
  • Support field trials with carrier partners and international deployments
  • Contribute to test coverage strategy for new features: 5G RedCap Rel-17/18, Network Slicing, NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks)

Requirements

  • Highly motivated professionals

  • Motivated test technician

  • Professionals with ability to work both with in-house projects and on-site assignments at our customers’ locations

About the company

Syntronic provides our customers a complete portfolio of professional services to support their product development including research & development, new product introduction, manufacturing and aftermarket services. We adopt the latest technologies in electronics design and software development with a pool of technically skilled staff around the world. Among our customers and partners are some of the world’s most technically-intensive businesses and organizations. This pushes us forward in designing to satisfy our customers’ needs with a focus on quality, competence, capacity and continuity.

Syntronic has today over 2000 employees in 8 countries., Syntronic provides our customers a complete portfolio of professional services to support their product development including research & development, new product introduction, manufacturing and aftermarket services. We adopt the latest technologies in electronics design and software development with a pool of technically skilled staff around the world. Among our customers and partners are some of the world’s most technically-intensive businesses and organizations. This pushes us forward in designing to satisfy our customers’ needs with a focus on quality, competence, capacity and continuity. \r\n\r\nSyntronic has today over 2000 employees in 8 countries.\r\n\r\nSyntronic values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at

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