Part - Time Test Engineer, Wireless LTE/5G

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Penumbra Security, Inc. (Penumbra) is a subsidiary of SGS North America. Penumbra is a Cryptographic Security Testing Laboratory (CSTL) accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Laboratory Code 200983-0) under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Located in Clackamas, Oregon, Penumbra specializes in various types of Information Security conformance testing and regulatory compliance.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Test Engineer to perform Protocol Conformance, Conducted and Over the Air testing on mobile products with technologies such as UMTS, LTE, Wi-Fi, IOT, and 5G, to ensure delivery of testing services that meet client’s requirements in accordance with Global Wireless Forum’s test plans, Carrier supplemental test plan and SGS quality system. 

REPORTING LINE

Directly reports to the Lab Supervisor, Lab Manager, or Branch Manager

JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Test Engineer to perform Protocol Conformance Conducted and Over the Air testing on mobile products with technologies such as UMTS, LTE, Wi-Fi, IOT, and 5G, to ensure delivery of testing services that meet client’s requirements in accordance with Global Wireless Forums’ test plans Carrier supplemental test plan and SGS quality system. 

• Expertise in Wireless systems, knowledge of protocol layers and decoding diagnostic modem tool outputs

• Perform debug and engineering testing services for wireless clients; use of specified equipment to perform required tests, Call Box, (UXM, CMW500, TS8980, ME7873LA, R&S Contest, KS Test Manager, PCAT/PCAT test scripts execution.
• Maintain high degree of knowledge of industry test requirements in order to assist customers and test equipment manufactures with issues.
• Responsible for maintaining one or more test platforms, building knowledge on said platforms: updating systems and isolating issues then communicating with test equipment service.
• Work directly with external clients including conference call, Project manager, Key Account managers and Technical leads in order to ensure the client’s product runs smoothly through the testing process

Conduct testing in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relations.
• Complete all assigned chargeable work within the required timeframes to ensure customer and project staff satisfaction and efficiency of the business.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by learning the requirements of the test plans being asked to execute.
• Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfill SGS quality requirements.
 

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering BSEE, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering BSCE or equivalent degree or similar technical field. 

AND

• Min 1 year of wireless industry experience as follows:
  • RF and antenna theory preferred, basic knowledge of protocol layers, L1 to L7
  • Understanding of WCDMA/LTE/5G mobile wireless knowledge in one or more areas
  • Understanding of test Specifications 36.523-1, 38.523, 38.521-4, 31.121, 31.124
  • Trouble-shoot, analyze, and provide UE and TE logs for test devices.
  • Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice

• Preferred Training as follows:
  • Measurement Uncertainly
  • Conformance Testing, exposure to R&S 8980, Anrtisu ME7873L, LA, NR, Keysight UXM, CMW500
  • Knowledge of general RF measurements (i.e. IP3, NF, EVM, ACPR, S-parameters, VSWR, RxBN, Spectral Emissions, etc.).
  • 5G NR Physical Layer is a plus