We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of quality in our products and processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance practices and be adept at implementing testing models to ensure product reliability and excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough inspections and quality assurance tests on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.<br>• Develop and implement stress testing models to evaluate product performance under various conditions.<br>• Perform manual and automated testing using tools such as Selenium to identify and resolve defects.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and guidelines.<br>• Document testing procedures, results, and findings for continuous improvement.<br>• Analyze quality assurance data to identify trends and recommend solutions for improvement.<br>• Follow established protocols and guidelines to ensure consistency and reliability in testing.<br>• Report findings and progress to supervisors or managers, ensuring transparency and accountability.<br>• Troubleshoot quality-related issues and provide actionable recommendations for resolution.<br>• Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate them into the testing process.
<p><strong>Work Mix:</strong> ~80–90% lab / ~10–20% field</p><p>Overview</p><p>We’re seeking a hands-on Wireless Lab Test Engineer III to support device, stack, and protocol testing across Wi‑Fi and 4G/5G. This role is lab-heavy and centers on call flow analysis (RRC/NAS/IMS), log collection/triage, test reporting, and KPI evaluation. You’ll work with iOS and Android devices, capture/analyze traces with industry tools, and clearly communicate defects and insights to cross-functional partners (including OEMs/chipset teams as needed).</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Create, execute, and maintain manual-first test cases for Wi‑Fi + LTE/5G device and protocol behavior; contribute to automation over time.</li><li>Validate 4G/LTE and 5G (SA/NSA; mmWave exposure a plus) protocol stack behavior, including call/message flows.</li><li>Perform device/stack/protocol testing on iOS and Android devices in a lab environment; support light field testing as needed.</li><li>Capture and analyze logs/traces (e.g., QXDM/QCAT, XCAL/XCAP) and summarize findings with clear, concise defect narratives.</li><li>Evaluate and report test KPIs; produce test reports that are accurate, reproducible, and stakeholder-friendly.</li><li>Triage issues: isolate root cause indicators at the signaling level and communicate findings to internal teams and external partners (OEMs/chipset makers).</li><li>Manage day-to-day lab activities, configurations, devices, and network simulator setups (e.g., Keysight UXM).</li><li>Collaborate with test engineers and product/engineering partners; operate with ownership and minimal hand-holding.</li></ul><p><br></p>