Wireless Test Engineer

This role is responsible for evaluating and ensuring the performance, stability, and compliance of wireless devices and networks across Wi-Fi, 5G NR, and LTE technologies. The Wireless Field Test Engineer will support RAN performance validation and optimization efforts through nationwide field testing, data collection, network analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve overall network quality and customer experience.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing large-scale wireless data collection, drive testing, post-processing analysis, and root cause investigations across both cellular and Wi-Fi environments.

Job Responsibilities:
• Design test plans, execute field testing activities, and troubleshoot wireless network performance issues.
• Develop test scopes, conduct nationwide data collection efforts, analyze results, and provide detailed reporting and recommendations.
• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets from Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G networks to identify performance issues, customer experience concerns, and optimization opportunities.
• Investigate escalations related to network quality, customer experience, coverage, latency, throughput, and device performance.
• Utilize field data to perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to engineering and operations teams.
• Continuously monitor network KPIs using internal dashboards, OEM network management platforms, drive test data, and subscriber experience metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot network issues and validate network improvements.
• Evaluate wireless device performance across Android and iOS platforms, including extraction and analysis of device logs and diagnostic information.
• Support testing initiatives related to Charter's mobile device ecosystem, vendor certifications, and wireless network performance assessments.
• Create technical documentation, test reports, and executive-level findings summaries.

This position will be 50% travel to network hubs across the US. The other 50% will be hybrid 4 days a week onsite in Greenwood Village, CO. The pay rate for this position is between $61-65/hr. Insurance benefits, and a 401k is offered during the contract period through Insight Global. If you are interested, please apply today!

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of experience in RF engineering, wireless performance testing, or network optimization.
• Strong hands-on experience conducting field data collection for both Wi-Fi and 5G/LTE networks.
• Proficient knowledge of 5G NR, LTE, and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Thorough understanding of Android and iOS device settings, configurations, and diagnostics.
• Experience extracting and analyzing device logs from Android and iOS devices.
• Experience working with wireless data collection and post-processing tools, including: TEMS, Meritech / Meritek, Accuver XCAL/XCAP, Ekahau, QXDM
• Comprehensive knowledge of Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and related command-line tools.
• Proficient knowledge of Wi-Fi, cellular, and network traffic protocols including: DNS, DHCP, TCP/UDP/QUIC, QCI, 5QI
• Strong understanding of network quality metrics, subscriber experience, and traffic prioritization.
• Ability to process and analyze very large test datasets (tens of gigabytes per test execution).
• Experience identifying root cause issues and developing actionable remediation recommendations.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

•Background in test automation, scripting, or programming for data collection and analysis.
• Experience automating test workflows, data processing, or reporting pipelines.
• Prior experience with mobile device vendor testing, certification, or penetration testing initiatives.
• Understanding of wireless network performance benchmarking and competitive analysis.
• Experience serving as a technical lead on wireless testing or optimization projects.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.