Development Engineer II CONTRACTOR

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Position Location: Aliso Viejo CA

As the Development Engineer II CONTRACTOR you will:

• Perform MNO certification testing and validation activities for cellular-connected automotive products.
• Support carrier certification processes by preparing test plans executing test cases and documenting results.
• Investigate network modem software and system issues identified during certification testing and support root cause analysis.
• Work closely with development teams certification labs and carriers to resolve certification-related issues.
• Monitor certification milestones and provide regular status updates on testing progress and issue closure.
• Support compliance with carrier requirements and ensure certification deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Maintain technical documentation test reports and issue tracking records.
• Support product launch readiness activities related to carrier and connectivity certifications.

Core Requirements

• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies including LTE 5G VoLTE and network protocols.
• Experience in product validation certification testing or related engineering activities.
• Ability to analyze technical issues perform root cause analysis and drive issue resolution.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams external partners and customers to achieve project objectives.
• Passion for technology continuous learning and delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MNO/Carrier certification activities for wireless telematics or connected products.
• Bilingual - Korean / English
• Familiarity with carrier regulatory or industry certification processes and requirements.
• Experience with embedded systems networking and diagnostic/log analysis tools.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Telecommunications or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in wireless communications telematics connectivity solutions.

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• Up to 30% travel including out-of-state and international travel as required
• Ability to:
• Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30lb samples benches box and tools
• Interact with display/center controller/steering wheel while driving or while stationary testing

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical dental vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning social behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

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