Smart Meter Test & Validation Engineer (Cellular & RF Focus)

Liberty Lake, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title : Smart Meter Test & Validation Engineer (Cellular & RF Focus)
JobLocation: Liberty lake Washington
Job Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire

Job Responsibilities:

Design develop and execute test strategies plans and procedures for smart metering solutions.
Perform protocol testing for metering standards such as DLMS/COSEM ANSI C12.19 and related protocols.
Conduct RF communication testing (mesh cellular proprietary protocols) focusing on stability reliability and performance KPI monitoring.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and/or C#.
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues across meter RF network and system layers.
Define track and report performance KPIs for RF and protocol layers in both lab and field environments.
Collaborate with development teams to provide feedback on RF design performance improvements and usability.
Use Azure DevOps for test case management tracking and reporting.
Maintain test documentation manage testbeds and drive continuous test process improvements.
Focus on cellular network testing (LTE NB-IoT 4G/5G) including network registration handover throughput and latency KPIs.
Understand requirements generate test scenarios and validate them against specifications.
Report roadblocks design issues and daily activity status to senior management.
Work independently and guide entry-level team members.

Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of metering protocols: DLMS/COSEM ANSI C12.19.
Hands-on experience in cellular communication technologies (LTE NB-IoT 4G/5G) and RF performance KPI analysis.
Proven experience in smart meter testing validation and certification processes.
Strong Python programming skills with solid understanding of OOP concepts.
Experience in Python test frameworks preferably Robot Framework or PyTest.
Solid background in test automation with Python or C#.
Experience working with Linux (mandatory).
Hands-on experience with embedded devices for testing and validation.
Proficiency with cellular/network tools: TEMS QXDM NetHawk Analyzer Wireshark Spectrum Analyzer Signal Generator etc.
Experience with Azure DevOps for test management CI/CD pipelines and reporting.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to replicate and resolve field issues in lab environments.
Knowledge of system integration testing for IoT/Smart Grid devices.
Ability to work independently and support junior team members.

Job Title : Smart Meter Test & Validation Engineer (Cellular & RF Focus) JobLocation: Liberty lake Washington Job Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire Job Responsibilities: Design develop and execute test strategies plans and procedures for smart metering solutions. Perform protocol testing for me...

Job Title : Smart Meter Test & Validation Engineer (Cellular & RF Focus)
JobLocation: Liberty lake Washington
Job Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire

Job Responsibilities:

Design develop and execute test strategies plans and procedures for smart metering solutions.
Perform protocol testing for metering standards such as DLMS/COSEM ANSI C12.19 and related protocols.
Conduct RF communication testing (mesh cellular proprietary protocols) focusing on stability reliability and performance KPI monitoring.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and/or C#.
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues across meter RF network and system layers.
Define track and report performance KPIs for RF and protocol layers in both lab and field environments.
Collaborate with development teams to provide feedback on RF design performance improvements and usability.
Use Azure DevOps for test case management tracking and reporting.
Maintain test documentation manage testbeds and drive continuous test process improvements.
Focus on cellular network testing (LTE NB-IoT 4G/5G) including network registration handover throughput and latency KPIs.
Understand requirements generate test scenarios and validate them against specifications.
Report roadblocks design issues and daily activity status to senior management.
Work independently and guide entry-level team members.

Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of metering protocols: DLMS/COSEM ANSI C12.19.
Hands-on experience in cellular communication technologies (LTE NB-IoT 4G/5G) and RF performance KPI analysis.
Proven experience in smart meter testing validation and certification processes.
Strong Python programming skills with solid understanding of OOP concepts.
Experience in Python test frameworks preferably Robot Framework or PyTest.
Solid background in test automation with Python or C#.
Experience working with Linux (mandatory).
Hands-on experience with embedded devices for testing and validation.
Proficiency with cellular/network tools: TEMS QXDM NetHawk Analyzer Wireshark Spectrum Analyzer Signal Generator etc.
Experience with Azure DevOps for test management CI/CD pipelines and reporting.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to replicate and resolve field issues in lab environments.
Knowledge of system integration testing for IoT/Smart Grid devices.
Ability to work independently and support junior team members.