3G Wireless Data Performance System Engineer

Job Description
Candidate will be leading a test team for product and system test of next generation 3G wireless data devices based on UMTS (HSDPA/HSUPA), cdma2000 1X and EvDO technologies. Candidate with wireless data card or embedded module or 3G handset test lead experience with working knowledge with major 1x/EvDO or UMTS operators are preferred for this position.

This position requires familiarity with 1x, EvDO or UMTS carrier acceptance test process, wireless operator's test requirements as per 3GPP and/or 3GPP2 test standards. Candidate with strong working knowledge on pre-testing performed for operator test lab and in depth understanding of end to end operator acceptance process is highly desirable. This is a senior level team lead position for next generation 3G wireless embedded modules. Must have hands on test experience with wireless data devices based on above technologies; terminal acceptance test experience with Verizon, Vodafone, Cingular or Sprint is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities will include handset s/w testing as per CDMA2000 or UMTS commercial operator test requirements.

Candidate will also be responsible to execute and coordinate test activities in the lab and in the operator networks, develop test plan as per carrier requirements, data performance evaluations of wireless devices, over the air (OTA) BS integration (BSI)/interop testing (IOT/IOP and IODT), compile test results and generate test reports.

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have ability to work in cross-functional team environment with Product Managers and design team and coordinate testing with H/W and S/W engineers for failure analysis and on customer issues.


Skills/Experience
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering plus six years of 2G and 3G mobile handset test industry experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 6 to 8 years of hands on experience in the areas of 1x,1xEvDO or UMTS product carrier acceptance required for this position.

Candidate will assist writing detail test plans for wireless data performance and advanced data features as supported by commercial 1x and UMTS operators. All testing will be geared towards embedded modules with laptops.



Additional Skills
Candidates with familiarity of test requirements for embedded wireless data cards for Operators such as Verizon, Cingular, Sprint or Vodafone or carrier acceptance process would be given preferences.



Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science required. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Preferred.

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