System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability - Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems
Core
Design and execute system-level interoperability test plans for 5G NR and emerging 6G technologies to ensure seamless connectivity across global networks and carriers.
Role type
Senior IC system test engineer (5G/6G wireless interoperability)
Builds
Automated test frameworks, AI/ML-assisted diagnostic tools, and internal test infrastructure for next-gen wireless connectivity
Domain
Telecommunications, 5G/6G wireless standards, RF engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
3GPP protocol stack analysis, 5G NR physical layer expertise (FR1/FR2), Python scripting for automation, AI/ML tool development, lab test equipment operation, root cause analysis of wireless issues
Preferred skills
6G research concepts, carrier interoperability testing, 5G core network architecture knowledge, iOS/embedded platform debugging, RF performance testing (beam management, MIMO)
Technologies
Python, shell, network emulators, protocol analyzers, signal analyzers, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Design and execute system-level interoperability test plans for 5G NR and emerging 6G technologies; Analyze 3GPP protocol stacks to identify failure modes and drive root cause analysis; Build and maintain automated test frameworks and AI/ML-assisted diagnostic tools; Partner with carrier and chipset partners to define test scenarios and reproduce field issues; Collaborate with hardware, software, and RF teams to validate new device features; Triage, document, and track defects with clear technical detail; Contribute to the development of internal test infrastructure and signal analysis pipelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC