Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer

Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer at Source One Technical Solutions Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer at Source One Technical Solutions in Belmont, California Posted in about 2 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Pay Rate:

up to $89.87/hr on w2

Location:

Onsite in Foster City, CA Helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer to develop, document, and execute comprehensive validation testing across hardware, wireless systems, and vehicle network interfaces. In this role, you'll focus on validating mission-critical wireless technologies including 4G-LTE, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and other on-vehicle network protocols. You'll collaborate closely with design engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on validation engineer with deep wireless systems expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience building and maintaining complex test environments. As a Hardware & Wireless Validation Engineer, you'll: Test Execution & Analysis Execute functional, performance, environmental, and reliability testing across hardware and network-connected systems. Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, e-loads, spectrum analyzers, and environmental chambers. Operate and troubleshoot wireless validation platforms from vendors such as Keysight and Rohde & Schwarz. Analyze modem and network logs using tools such as QXDM, QCAT, or ShannonDM. Test Infrastructure Development Select, configure, commission, and maintain validation equipment, software, and lab infrastructure. Develop custom test assets including simulators, harnesses, automation scripts, and RF/network test setups. Build and maintain wired and wireless test environments, including Ethernet and RF infrastructure. Protocol & System Validation Develop and execute test plans for

LTE, 5G NR

(NSA/SA), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, IP networking, and related protocols. Validate Layer 1-3 protocol behavior, including PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, and NAS functionality. Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to troubleshoot failures and validate network/system performance. Support testing and troubleshooting of automotive Ethernet systems and network-connected hardware. Documentation & Compliance Create and maintain detailed test plans, validation reports, design reviews, and data analysis documentation. Support regulatory and carrier conformance testing, including FCC, PTCRB/GCF, and

U.S. MNO

certification requirements. Analyze network diagnostics and performance data using tools such as Wireshark and related logging platforms.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a similar discipline.

Experience:

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).