Hardware & Wireless Validation EngineerOur client, an AV manufacturing company, is looking for a Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer for their Foster City, CA location.Responsibilities:Test Infrastructure Development:Select, procure, commission, and configure test equipment and software.Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnesses, and scripts using Python and TTCN.Construct and maintain lab infrastructure, from fixed network test harnesses to RF cabling.Protocol & System Validation:Develop and execute test cases to analyze the behavior of wireless and fixed networks, including 4G-LTE, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and IP.Collaborate with suppliers to validate network performance and identify the root cause of failures.Documentation & Compliance:Draft and present detailed documentation, including test plans, design reviews, and data reviews.Perform or commission conformance testing for international regulatory requirements, such as FCC emission compliance, PTCRB/GCF test suites, and U.S. MNO conformance testing.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a similar discipline.7+ years of professional, relevant work experience in electronics development, including at least 5+ years in wireless system validation.Hands-on experience configuring/programming, developing test cases using wireless test platforms (Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz) and testing/troubleshooting Automotive Ethernet products.Expertise in Ethernet standards (IEEE 802.1AS, 802.11), IP network protocols, and 3GPP 4G-LTE / 5G-NR network architecture.Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Classic/LE protocol and PHY designs.Proficiency with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, e-loads, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers.Experience with regulatory conformance testing and analyzing network diagnostics using tools like Wireshark and Qualcomm QXDM logs.Execute test plans targeting LTE, NR-NSA and NR-SA L1/L2/L3 protocol features (PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS).Experience with modem log analysis using QXDM/QCAT or ShannonDM toolsStrong understanding of 3GPP and Carrier specifications for LTE and NR.Familiarity with Ethernet lab equipment (Ixia, Spirent) and associated software (IxNetwork, TTworkbench).Bonus Qualifications:Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering.Experience with team/club competitions (e.g., SAE, FIRST, DARPA).Foundational knowledge of systems and networking (e.g., systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, routing).Experience with specific protocols (PCIe, CAN, SPI, I2C, MDIO) and Ethernet standards (IEEE 802.3x).Familiarity with specific chipsets (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell) and signaling (NRZ and PAM-4).Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.Experience with data acquisition systems (UEI or Keysight), requirement/test case management tools (Polarion), and Atlassian products (Jira/Confluence).Why Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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