Job ID :
5893
Company :
Internal Postings
Location :
WASHINGTON, DC
Type :
Hire
Duration :
6 Months
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
10 Oct 2014
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com

SIGNALS Telecommunications Technical Services, LLC is currently seeking 3-5 Wireless Test Specialists / Field Engineers in the following markets:

 

  • Minneapolis
  • Las Vegas
  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Baltimore/Washington, DC
  • Other Markets considered for the right candidates

 

For a Long Term Contract Position.

 

  • Anticipated Position Duration - 12 months (in some cases this will be ongoing indefinitely).
  • Domestic travel is sometimes necessary.
  • B.S. in Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science; or equivalent.  Three to four years experience in field test or installation in the wireless industry with references. (Device testing, Infrastructure installation/test); or a combination of a two-year technical degree and practical experience in field device testing.
  • Experience with VoLTE.
  • Experience on QXDM (Qualcomm) tool.
  • Experience with testing E911 accuracy and/or A-GPS highly desired.
  • General experience with Cell phone field testing and troubleshooting.
  • Dependable, trustworthy, good attention to detail, organized and efficient.
  • Able to manage own tasks and test plans under minimal supervision.
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Available for full time, with a somewhat flexible schedule.
  • Willing to travel domestically for five to seven days at a time.
  • Good understanding of GSM and UMTS/WCDMA.
  • Excellent PC experience, familiar with Windows, saving files, creating folders, installing drivers, troubleshooting common Windows problems.
  • Experience with Excel.
  • Be able to carry equipment and walk three to four city blocks at a time getting to test site.
  • Ability to manage questions from passers-by and curious onlookers.
  • Authorized to work in the US.
  • Wireless infrastructure testing subject matter expert (SME) on RF and Air interface.
  • Lab experience with Base Station Simulator equipment and signal faders, like Rhode & Schwarz or similar is a major plus.
  • Attention to details and ability to learn and get up to speed in a short period of time.

 

Performance of the Following Tasks:

 

  • Set up simulators and instruments to emulate the behaviors of real world wireless infrastructure of generic and specific wireless route environments, Simulation of Cell towers, Base Stations, etc.
  • Convert captured test route environment data to a common format for lab playback during test simulations.
  • Create a test route library from captured route test data accumulated by field testers.
  • Train customers in the use of the simulators.
  • Perform A-GPS E911 Accuracy Testing per published test plan:

1.   Six Stationary Test points, spending two or more hours at each.

2.    Including a three or more hours drive tests

3.     Voice Quality

4.     Call Performance

5.     Data Performance

6.     Video Performance

  • Troubleshoot related device and tool issue on site as required.
  • Use required call control scripts that automate the calling sequence.
  • Monitor the real time performance of the testing, ensuring data collected is accurate and the test runs smoothly.
  • Manage resulting log files which can include reviewing for accuracy, content, post-processing and uploading to central server.