Wireless Test Engineer (Field & Lab)

A Day in the Life and the Impact Youll Make:

DEKRA Certification Inc. is looking for a Wireless Test Engineer to execute test plans in lab and field test environments for different wireless technologies such as Cellular Wi-Fi CBRS.

What Youll Do:

• Work with Consumer and Business electronic devices on a daily basis
• Develop and implement comprehensive project-based System Designs Network Diagrams Migration Plans and Test Plans
• Discovery of field test locations and validation of test environments in the lab and field
• Perform tests for areas such as Functionality Scalability Performance Longevity and Stress testing
• Ability to identify articulate and debug issues during testing
• Experience in creating reports in terms of charts graphs and detailed explanations in word excel and PowerPoint
• Develop and execute automated and performance testing for assigned projects to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality software and hardware products and services on time on budget and to specification
• Perform Feature level testing of L2 and L3 switches and execute tests on small and large test beds built based on customers topologies
• Interface with internal or external customers regarding test requirements and test reporting
• Interact with Product Management Project Management Engineering and Operations teams to plan testing for delivery of products and enhancements and to assure products meet product requirements and quality standards
• Responsible for maintenance of wireless test equipment such as Spectrum analyzers network and device emulators power meters etc. and maintenance of equipment calibration intervals
• Design automation to improve test efficiency
• Complete test projects on time

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors or higher Degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications or related field required
• Proficient in wireless networking knowledge (OSI Model TCP/ IP etc.)
• Knowledge of wireless industry specifications such as 802.11 Wi-Fi standards 3GPP standards and related Call flows/ message exchanges L2 and L3 network operation
• Understanding of RAN Architecture and features of LTE-A LAA CBRS and 5G
• Experience with Data parsing and report automation
• Experience with preparation of test reports in pdf or excel formats
• Experience with using traffic generation tools like iPerf and logging tool such as Wireshark
• Familiar with RF concepts and RF test equipment
• Excellent interpersonal verbal written and presentation skills
• Must work well as a team across multiple cultures and potential clients to assess and make solution recommendations

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to handle and navigate through hardware and software of Devices such as Laptops Cables Mobile hotspots etc.
• Valid drivers license and ability to navigate independently thru drive routes (using Maps) to collect test logs on the laptop
• Ability to navigate through walk route maps to collect logs on laptops and test phones
• Ability to execute projects during weekends and during shifts outside of business hours per project needs

Travel Considerations:

• Domestic and/or international travel estimated at 50% of the time for Field testing or project execution at client location

What Youll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

DEKRA North Americas compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $65700 annually in our lowest geographic market up to $111000 annually in our highest geographic market. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge skills and experience.

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a comfortable benefits package to our part-time colleagues. This package promotes the physical emotional and financial well-being of our colleagues. Below is a list of benefits we offer our part-time regular colleagues:

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription (including Domestic Partners) in accordance with the Affordable Care Act eligibility directives.
• Company Health Savings Account individual contribution
• Paid time off sick leave - 3 days per year; pro-rated as of start date
• Paid time off wellness days - 3 days per year; pro-rated as of start date
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits with ability to earn participation rewards

Financial Benefits:

• Participation in 401(k) Long-Term Part-time provision plan with an employer match upon meeting required hours worked threshold/criteria.
• Participation in Working Advantage DEKRAs official corporate discount program

We hope youll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

Additional Position Details:

• Reports to: Laboratory Manager
• Work Model: On-site
• Work Location: Sterling VA; Plymouth MI
• Supervises Others: No
• Status: Full-time
• FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions we help our customers improve their safety security and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the worlds leading testing inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection expert appraisals industrial product testing & certification management system certifications leadership consulting and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road at work and at home. In DEKRA you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope youll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment please call 1 . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.