5G/6G System Integration & Test Engineer
Core
Define, develop, and execute protocol test plans to validate next-generation cellular technologies (5G NR and early 6G) and debug complex protocol stack issues.
Role type
System Integration & Test Engineer (Cellular Protocols)
Builds
Test Base Station (TBS) platform used to verify mobile chipset functionality
Domain
Telecommunications / 5G/6G Wireless Systems
Required skills
3GPP 5G NR protocols (SA/NSA), Python scripting, log analysis tools (QXDM/QCAT, Wireshark), protocol stack debugging (NAS, RRC, PDCP, RLC, MAC), test plan design
Preferred skills
mmWave and sub-6 GHz RF environments, early 6G research/simulations, Open RAN (O-RAN) architectures
Technologies
Python, QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark, 3GPP standards
Responsibilities
Create and execute comprehensive test plans for 5G NR and early 6G protocol layers; Analyze air interface logs and debug signaling across protocol layers; Design and maintain Python test scripts for automation; Collaborate with developers to isolate and resolve defects; Track evolving 3GPP standards and create test cases; Write detailed test plans, procedures, and reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
