Job Description

Field Testing Engineer

• Bellevue, WA (Fully Onsite – 4 days/week in-field driving)
• Contract | 6 Months

Overview

Seeking an experienced Field Testing Engineer to support wireless device and network testing initiatives. This role involves extensive field mobility testing, interoperability validation, device troubleshooting, and collaboration across development teams to ensure product quality and network performance.

Key Responsibilities

Execute field interoperability and mobility drive test cases

Prepare and configure devices for field testing (software builds, tools, etc.)

Perform sanity, stability, functionality, stress, and feature testing on wireless devices

Test and troubleshoot hardware, software, and embedded systems in wireless voice/data environments

Create or revise test routes based on network updates and new features

Detect, track, and document defects; submit detailed reports to engineering teams

Analyze test results and provide comprehensive engineering reports

Conduct lab evaluations of wireless products and accessories

Design, code, and maintain automated test scripts (Python, JavaScript, or similar)

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure testing aligns with development and release cycles

Travel approximately 30% as required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field

5+ years of telecommunications or technical engineering experience

Hands-on experience with field test tools (QXDM, QCAT, TEMS, Nemo, or similar)

Strong understanding of wireless technologies (CDMA, EVDO, LTE, 5G NR)

Experience with device testing and post-processing tools (e.g., WindCatcher, Actix, XCAL/XCAP-M)

Experience with operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux

Experience with wireless test platforms (e.g., NOMAD, MUSE, Datum or similar)

Ability to work in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision

Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Skills

Experience executing field test plans for U.S. network operators

Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and APIs (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Azure AI Studio, etc.)

Experience creating structured test documentation and lifecycle testing processes

Job Tags

Contract work

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