We seek a highly motivated and technically qualified individual to join our NTIA NOFO 2 SRFA 1 Development Team.
The Senior Research Engineer, End to End Testing will conduct system level performance testing.
This position will work closely with Development, Verification, Manufacturing, and IOT engineers.
Job Type : Full Time
Job Location : Plano, TX
Travel : Up to 10% as required
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Vacation / Holiday / Sick Time, 401k
Reporting to the Director of Systems, this position is a key contributor to SOLiD's continued growth and success.
Duties will include the following :
Responsibilities
- End-to-end performance and functional testing of a system comprising O-RAN Radio Unit (RU) and DAS subsystems
- Conduct detailed technical performance and functional analyses for the end-to-end system, subsystem, and system elements from software, hardware, and RF points of view
- Prepare comprehensive test plans and procedures for the developed hardware in conjunction with the emulated DU and the DAS system
- Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and optimization of the digital hardware board coupled with the emulated DU and the DAS in a lab environment
- Conduct O-RU Software Validation by functional testing of O-RU operations, including RF signal processing and synchronization.
Validate Fault, Alarm, Monitoring, Configuration, and Security (FAMCS) capabilities.
Conduct Open Fronthaul Interface Verification by validating compliance with O-RAN Management (M-plane), Control / User (C / U-plane), and Synchronization (S-plane) interfaces.Perform interoperability testing with O-DUs from multiple vendors to ensure seamless integration.Conduct O-RU Performance Testing by measuring User Equipment (UE) throughput under various network conditions and evaluating metrics such as latency, jitter, and packet loss.Conduct test automation and reporting by developing and executing automated test scripts to streamline validation processes.Qualified Candidates Must Possess :
Knowledge of radio equipment for O-RAN RU and O-RU testingExpertise in DAS operation, DAS functions, and DAS testingExpertise in working with various test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and networking toolsAbility to plan and drive the assigned task, as well as collaborate within the teams to reach common goalsA positive approach and can-do mindsetRequirements :
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years of related experience or master's degree in engineering with 5+ years of related experience with product development of 3GPP / O-RAN based 4G and 5G Radio products as well as DAS systemsProven experience in hardware and software functional and performance testingProven experience in DAS testingSOLiD is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.