Responsibilities
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Telecommunications Lab Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, setup, maintenance, and operation of a wireless telecommunications test laboratory. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a lab environment that enables accurate testing, measurement, analysis, and troubleshooting of 4G/5G radio frequency (RF) equipment and network components. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with wireless telecommunications infrastructure, RF test equipment, and laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities- Design, build, and maintain wireless telecommunications test lab environments supporting 4G LTE and 5G technologies.
- Configure and support wireless telecommunications test benches for product validation, RF performance testing, and system integration.
- Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wireless telecommunications equipment, including:
- Remote Radio Head (RRH) Units
- Baseband Units (BBUs)
- Cell Site Routers
- Execute test plans, collect and analyze test data, and identify root causes of performance issues.
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain RF laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and audio quality test platforms.
- Support calibration schedules, preventative maintenance, and inventory management of laboratory capital equipment.
- Develop and maintain cabling diagrams, lab connectivity documentation, equipment configurations, and user manuals.
- Document laboratory procedures, equipment interconnections, and system configurations to ensure repeatability and operational consistency.
- Review test plans, validate test procedures, and analyze test results to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
- Troubleshoot RF, hardware, connectivity, and interoperability issues across laboratory environments.
- Collaborate with engineering and test teams to support product development, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
- Ensure laboratory equipment and testing environments meet quality, safety, and operational standards.
This position requires successful completion of a federal government suitability determination conducted by the US Federal Government's FirstNet Security Office. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government-granted suitability clearance. This will include, though may not be limited to, identity verification, fingerprinting, background investigation.
Required Qualifications
- Education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (telecommunications, computer science, cybersecurity, or related discipline)
- Minimum 9 years experience in telecommunications engineering or related field.
- Substitutions:
- Associate's degree and 11 years experience
- Master's degree and 7 years experience
- Ph.D. and 5 years experience
- Strong knowledge of wireless telecommunications infrastructure and RF systems.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Remote Radio Head (RRH) Units
- Baseband Units (BBUs)
- Cell Site Routers
- Experience establishing and operating wireless telecommunications test bench environments.
- Proficiency using RF laboratory test equipment, including:
- RF Spectrum Analyzers
- Signal Generators
- Audio Quality Test Platforms
- Experience performing RF testing, data collection, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
- Ability to interpret and create cabling diagrams, connectivity diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Experience reviewing test plans, validating test procedures, and analyzing test results.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and inventory management.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust.
- US Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting telecommunications product development, validation, or systems integration laboratories.
- Knowledge of RF propagation, antenna systems, and cellular network architecture.
- Experience with lab automation and test management tools.
- Familiarity with industry testing standards and wireless telecommunications best practices.
- Experience working in cross-functional engineering and testing environments.
- Knowledge of network protocols, IP networking, and telecom transport technologies.
- Experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and laboratory processes.
Desired Skills- Subject matter expertise in RF and wireless telecommunications testing.
- Strong understanding of 4G LTE and 5G network architecture.
- Expertise in RF measurement, calibration, and laboratory instrumentation.
- Ability to establish and optimize laboratory testing environments.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Effective collaboration and communication across engineering, testing, and operations teams.
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