Position Summary

This position is responsible for reviewing the accuracy and reliability of data per ISO 17025 and serving as a technical liaison with clients.  Responsibilities include maintaining RF test systems, reading and interpreting standards and regulations, conducting technical training, and working with clients to resolve technical problems.

 

Objective

Provide proactive technical assistance to clients by identifying and resolving product issues, along with providing timely and accurate test results and information to both internal and external clients that meet or exceed their expectations.

 

 

Major Roles & Responsibilities

Understand and interpret standards for appropriate test methods and create test plans based on those standards. 

Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications, providing direction to techs as required. Prepares and reviews written technical reports.

Evaluate test results data, providing direction to engineers and clients. Provide direction to clients relating to other BV internal lab information, as applicable. 

Conducts testing on a variety of consumer products samples using prescribed testing methods, following industry standards / specifications appropriate to the sample and certification requirements, providing direction to techs.

Provides technical consultation to internal and external clients. Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues or questions with the aim of enhancing client satisfaction and improving client relations. 

Write, train, implement and update lab procedures, test protocols, and technical procedures. Calibrate, operate, and maintain testing equipment, maintain supplies, lab cleanliness and analytical instrumentation, as required.

Develop materials and presentations for client visits and standard development organizations, i.e. 3GPP RAN5, PVG, GCF, Zigbee Alliance.

Research and development of new testing services / methods / procedures / set-ups.

Serves as the technical lead on various projects, coordinating with internal and external clients, lab technicians, analysts, engineers, and sub-contract labs both internal and external.

Supports project quotes in response to client request.  The quote will define the scope of work and deliverables.

Proactive / continuous improvement with department procedures and the communication of those procedures to other departments.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Understanding of 3GPP (TS 36.521-1, 36.521-3, 38.521-1, 38.521-3, 38.521-4, 38.533), IEEE 802.15.4

Understanding of 5G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, Zigbee, Carrier Aggregation, MIMO, Bluetooth

Experience with conformance measurement equipment, i.e Rohde & Schwarz, Spirent, Anritsu or Keysight

Experience conformance Protocol test systems from Rohde & Schwarz, Anritsu, Keysight, Spirent

Able to use test and measure equipment such as network and spectrum analyzers and power meter

Able to use analysis/logging tools: QXDM, PST, Perl, Wireshark, Shannon DM, etc.

Strong written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients

Organizational and time management skills

Ability to perform multiple tasks

Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines

Individual and Team work ethic

Demonstrate team leadership

Attention to detail

Technical problem solving and process improvement skills

Solid working knowledge of 3GPP, Zigbee Alliance, and other regulations and standards relating to consumer products preferred

Ability to oversee large projects involving multiple staff members

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools a plus

Strong technical and mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of testing consumer products from laboratory / manufacturing / QA / QC perspective preferred

 

Experience and Educational Background Required:

Engineer III:

4 year degree in a technical/engineering discipline and 3-5 years related experience; or 

2 year degree in a technical/engineering discipline and 5-7 years related experience

 

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset)