Job Description
Job Description Job Title: OTA Test Engineer
Location: Fremont, California
Day 1 Onsite at customer location
Salary-$115k with benefits.
Requirements
" Strong hands-on experience in RF testing, wireless device validation, or cellular modem testing.
" Practical understanding of 5G NR SA, including FDD and TDD bands.
" Experience with Reference Sensitivity Testing and RF performance benchmarking.
" Familiarity with R&S, Keysight, Anritsu or equivalent cellular network simulators/test platforms.
" Ability to work with RF automation tools and execute algorithm-driven test flows.
" Understanding of 3GPP TS 38-521-1 test methodology, especially sensitivity-related test conditions.
" Experience working with RF parameters such as bandwidth, SCS, ARFCN, power class, MCS, Rx chain configuration, and transmission mode.
" Ability to analyze RF test results and identify correlation or discrepancies between test platforms.
" Working knowledge of data reporting formats such as CSV and dashboard/reporting tools such as Tableau.
Preferred Skills
" Prior experience supporting Customer or similar high-compliance product validation environments.
" Experience in conducted RF testing using shielded environments.
" Experience creating test matrices across bands, bandwidths, and radio configurations.
" Ability to validate vendor-provided automation test lists and cross-check them against 3GPP specifications.
" Strong documentation, issue tracking, and technical communication skills.
" Ability to work Consultantly after project-specific training.
Tools / Equipment Exposure
" R&S, Keysight, Anritsu test equipment
" Devices / DUTs for testing
Deliverables
" Band-by-band RF test results comparing Test platforms.
" Test case-level correlation data across applicable 3GPP-based configurations.
" Discrepancy reports highlighting gaps or issues observed during testing.
" Results in CSV or Tableau format, as agreed with the project team.
" Regular status updates through weekly meetings and email follow-ups with Customer and DRIs.