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The Senior Cellular System Test Engineer joins the Cellular System Test Engineering team to independently plan, design, standardize, and execute complex test methodologies for commercializing Cellular or Wireless Wide Area Network modems. This role involves performing end-to-end performance and functional analysis of advanced multi-RAT cellular modems while optimizing system performance using data from lab and live networks. The engineer must collaborate with modem systems, software, hardware, and firmware groups to characterize and certify high-performance modems that meet industry quality metrics. Key technical requirements include deep expertise in 3GPP WWAN specifications, specifically LTE and 5GNR. The position requires a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field to solve complex technical problems within the cellular modem product area.
Wireless WAN
Cellular
Modem Technologies
Air Interface
Wireless Systems
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Silicon Area
Calibration
Code Size
SoC
System Test
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
ARM Architecture
C++
Python
Java
C#
Perl
Android
Kernel
Source Control
Git
Perforce
Software Configuration Management
IC Design
Wireless Standards
Digital Design
Hardware Architecture
C
C++
Python
3GPP
LTE
5GNR
RF
Baseband
Signal Processing
VLSI
Embedded Systems
Computer Architecture
Communication Protocols
Firmware
Simulation
Test Plans