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# Network QA Engineer - Cell Phone Network Field Testing (261001-10)

- **Company:** JND Inc.
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $68,640.0 - $70,720.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), LTE (Telecommunication), Software Debugging, Network Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Wireshark, 5G NR
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Network-QA-Engineer-Cell-Phone-Network-Field-Testing-261001-10-JND-798079735698407/

## About the Role

+ Verbal and written communication, problem-solving, customer service, and interpersonal skills
 + Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks at one time
 + Solid understanding of end-to-end LTE and 5G network architecture
 + Strong knowledge of 4G and 5G air interface, call processing technologies, and network architecture, specifically focused on the Radio Access Network (RAN)
 + Familiarity or expertise with UE log post-processing tools (QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark, ShannonDM), with a good understanding of OTA signaling messages
 + Able to analyze and debug IMS-related features, including but not limited to registration, VoLTE/VoWiFi/ViLTE, conferencing, SMS/MMS, and RCS
 + Previous experience post-processing UE logs and analyzing various KPIs
 + Previous LTE and 5G NR field test experience in live networks
 + Good knowledge of and familiarity with 5G NSA and SA
 + Previous test experience with SIM OTA activation

## Description

+ Detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to be involved in all Quality Assurance activities, including LTE and 5G field protocol and SIM OTA activation testing
 + The main function of a QA mobile engineer is to develop and execute test strategies and plans, and to validate UE functionality on 4G/5G air interface and call processing technology
 + Ensure UE (User Equipment) meets QA and carrier requirements
 + The typical QA mobile test engineer will be responsible for performing detailed analysis of 4G and 5G protocols, including field testing with mobile handset devices in live networks, + Able to work in a mobile work environment (80% of time working in vehicle/field, 20% in office)
 + Analyze customer requirements, convert them into system requirements, and capture detailed design for the development team
 + Aid in product and feature performance analysis, and evaluation of new product and SW releases
 + Analyze and troubleshoot issues reported from customer labs, field sites, and production networks
 + Review and provide recommendations to improve UE performance by evaluating and trending key KPIs, performing trials, and providing optimization guidelines
 + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
 + Set up test plans to meet deadlines based on requests from the project lead
 + Able to determine risk items based on issues found during testing
 + Able to travel 25% of the time