Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer

Ursus, Inc.

Foster City, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$78–$88.59 Per Hour

SKILLS

4G (4th Generation) Wireless, 802.1, 802.11, 802.3, Analysis Skills, Apple Macs, Atlassian JIRA, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Bluetooth, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Case Management, Chipset, Computer Engineering, Conformance Testing, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Ethernet, FCC (Federal Communications Commission), Global Certification Forum (GCF), I2C, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), IP (Internet Protocol), IXIA, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Layer 3 Protocols, Load Testing, Memory Hardware, Modems, National Security Agency (NSA), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network System Hardware, Network Testing, Oscilloscope, PCI Express (PCI-E), PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB), PHY, Protocol Analysis, Protocol Design, Python Programming/Scripting Language, QoS (Quality of Service), Radio Frequency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Spectrum Analyzers, Spirent, System Architecture, System Test, System Validation, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Test Case, Test Equipment, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Test Suite, Testing, Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Validation Plan, Validation Testing, Wi-Fi, Wireless Communications, Wireless Hardware, Wireless Platforms, Wireshark (Ethereal)

LOCATION

Foster City, CA

POSTED

26 days ago

JOB TITLE: Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $78 - $88/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months

TOP 3 SKILLS:

Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, with 7+ years of professional experience in electronics development, including at least 5+ years focused on wireless system validation.
Strong experience with wireless and network validation technologies, including 4G-LTE, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet, with understanding of 3GPP architecture and carrier specifications.
Experience using lab/RF equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs) and wireless test platforms (Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz), plus protocol/log analysis tools like Wireshark and QXDM.

Job Description:
We're looking for an expert, innovative, and self-starting Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer to join our team in Foster City. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, documenting, and executing comprehensive unit and system-level validation tests for both general hardware and network-connected devices. Your work will focus on mission-critical wireless interfaces, including 4G-LTE, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, as well as Ethernet and other on-vehicle network protocols. You'll collaborate with design engineers and external partners to ensure our systems meet performance, quality of service, and regulatory compliance targets.

What You'll Do:

Test Execution & Analysis:
- Conduct hands-on functional, performance, environmental, and reliability testing on both physical hardware and network systems. You'll use a variety of tools, from oscilloscopes, VNAs, and environmental chambers to specialized wireless test platforms from vendors like Keysight and Rohde & Schwarz.
Test Infrastructure Development:
- Select, procure, commission, and configure test equipment and software. Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnesses, and scripts using Python and TTCN. Construct and maintain lab infrastructure, from fixed network test harnesses to RF cabling.
Protocol & System Validation:
- Develop and execute test cases to analyze the behavior of wireless and fixed networks, including 4G-LTE, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and IP. Collaborate with suppliers to validate network performance and identify the root cause of failures.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Draft and present detailed documentation, including test plans, design reviews, and data reviews. You will also perform or commission conformance testing for international regulatory requirements, such as FCC emission compliance, PTCRB/GCF test suites, and U.S. MNO conformance testing.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a similar discipline.
7+ years of professional, relevant work experience in electronics development, including at least 5+ years in wireless system validation.

Technical Expertise:

Hands-on experience configuring/programming, developing test cases using wireless test platforms (Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz) and testing/troubleshooting automotive Ethernet products.
Expertise in Ethernet standards (IEEE 802.1AS, 802.11), IP network protocols, and 3GPP 4G-LTE / 5G-NR network architecture.
Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Classic/LE protocol and PHY designs.
Proficiency with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, e-loads, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers.
Experience with regulatory conformance testing and analyzing network diagnostics using tools like Wireshark and Qualcomm QXDM logs.
Execute test plans targeting LTE, NR-NSA, and NR-SA L1/L2/L3 protocol features (PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS).
Experience with modem log analysis using QXDM/QCAT or ShannonDM tools.
Strong understanding of 3GPP and carrier specifications for LTE and NR.
Familiarity with Ethernet lab equipment (Ixia, Spirent) and associated software (IxNetwork, TTworkbench).

Bonus Qualifications:

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering.
Experience with team/club competitions (e.g., SAE, FIRST, DARPA).
Foundational knowledge of systems and networking (e.g., systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, routing).
Experience with specific protocols (PCIe, CAN, SPI, I2C, MDIO) and Ethernet standards (IEEE 802.3x).
Familiarity with specific chipsets (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell) and signaling (NRZ and PAM-4).
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
Experience with data acquisition systems (UEI or Keysight), requirement/test case management tools (Polarion), and Atlassian products (Jira/Confluence).

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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Ursus, Inc.

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