Lead Test Engineer, 5G Base Station

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

Pay Range: $136,000- $213,333 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Lead Test Engineer, 5G Base Station will be responsible for developing, testing and verification of the 5G base station, with focus on the development of the Radio Unit (RU). Job Duties include working with other engineers to develop, enable, and debug new features needed for testing, calibration, and verification platform for RU and integration with DU and CU.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on the validation and automating the development, test, and verification setup for the 5G Base Station development.
• Work with system and RF engineer on the functional and conformance test requirements, test setup and the test plan, and test interface.
• Work with team members to develop and execute calibration of new features, as well as executing the test cases for Unit Test, signaling and non-signaling test mode for RU and/or DU/CU.
• Develop test scripts using Python for automating some of the test procedures, interfacing to DUT and instruments, and record the test results.
• Execute various tests, test applications, Unit Test, and signaling and non-signaling mode, OTA. Work with system engineer and design engineer to analyze and interpret the test results.
• Work with system engineer for fine-tuning task manager, parameters for performance optimization for various test load conditions.
• Work with other team members to debug and analyze new feature logs.
• Work closely with software development team to perform conformance tests and resolve customer issues found in lab/field/IOT/carrier tests.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 5-10 years or PhD with 0 years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, communication area or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Test Script Software or Firmware.
• In-depth understanding of 3GPP 5G NR and ORAN standards.
• Programming: Python, C/C++, Shell script. Good knowledge of RF and microwave.
• In-depth understanding of Core Network, traffic generator, and the 5G Network Architecture.
• Experience with (R&S/Viavi) test equipment and the related software/signal suite/test scripts.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.