Telecom Device Testing Engineer

Telecom Device Testing Engineer

Posted Today by Nexify Infosystems

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Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
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5G Technology Agile Methodology Automation Debugging Emulators File Transfer Protocol (FTP) IBM Information Management System Internet Of Things (IoT) Interoperability Life Cycle Planning LTE (Telecommunication) Management Modems Network Architecture Network Protocols Performance Testing Simple Network Management Protocols SMS TCP/IP Test Automation Wireshark

Summary: The Telecom Device Testing Engineer role involves validating and ensuring the quality, performance, and compliance of telecom devices across various network technologies. The position requires hands-on experience in device testing, network protocols, and telecom standards, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. The role is based in Ipswich, UK, and operates in a hybrid working arrangement. The contract duration is between 6 to 12 months and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform functional, regression, interoperability, and performance testing of telecom devices.
  • Validate device behavior across 2G / 3G / 4G / LTE / 5G network environments.
  • Execute testing on CPEs, routers, switches, modems, handsets, IoT devices, and other telecom equipment.
  • Conduct protocol testing for interfaces such as SIP, Diameter, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP, and FTP.
  • Perform SIM, call flow, data session, SMS, VoLTE, and network handover testing.
  • Analyze logs and traces using tools like Wireshark, QXDM, Tems, or similar.
  • Identify, log, track, and validate defects using defect management tools.
  • Coordinate with development, network, and vendor teams to resolve issues.
  • Ensure devices comply with telecom standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare test plans, test cases, execution reports, and defect metrics.
  • Support certification and acceptance testing activities.

Key Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of telecom fundamentals and network architecture.
  • Hands on experience in telecom device testing.
  • Understanding of wireless and wireline technologies (LTE, 5G, IMS, VoIP).
  • Experience with device configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with test equipment and tools (spectrum analyzers, call generators, protocol analyzers).
  • Good understanding of SDLC/STLC and defect life cycle.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
  • Experience with automation testing for telecom devices (good to have).
  • Knowledge of OSS/BSS systems (good to have).
  • Exposure to network simulators and emulators (good to have).
  • Experience in certification testing (PTCRB, GCF, FCC, CE) (good to have).
  • Knowledge of 5G NSA/SA, IoT, NB IoT, eSIM (good to have).
  • Scripting knowledge (Python, Shell) for test automation (good to have).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Ipswich

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position: Telecom Device Testing Engineer

Location: Ipswich, UK (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Duration: 6-12+ Monts Inside IR35 Contract

We are seeking a skilled Telecom Device Testing Engineer to validate and ensure the quality, performance, and compliance of telecom devices across various network technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in device testing, network protocols, and telecom standards, with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform functional, regression, interoperability, and performance testing of telecom devices.
  • Validate device behavior across 2G / 3G / 4G / LTE / 5G network environments.
  • Execute testing on CPEs, routers, switches, modems, handsets, IoT devices, and other telecom equipment.
  • Conduct protocol testing for interfaces such as SIP, Diameter, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP, and FTP.
  • Perform SIM, call flow, data session, SMS, VoLTE, and network handover testing.
  • Analyze logs and traces using tools like Wireshark, QXDM, Tems, or similar.
  • Identify, log, track, and validate defects using defect management tools.
  • Coordinate with development, network, and vendor teams to resolve issues.
  • Ensure devices comply with telecom standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare test plans, test cases, execution reports, and defect metrics.
  • Support certification and acceptance testing activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of telecom fundamentals and network architecture.
  • Hands on experience in telecom device testing.
  • Understanding of wireless and wireline technologies (LTE, 5G, IMS, VoIP).
  • Experience with device configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with test equipment and tools (spectrum analyzers, call generators, protocol analyzers).
  • Good understanding of SDLC/STLC and defect life cycle.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
  • Good to Have
  • Experience with automation testing for telecom devices.
  • Knowledge of OSS/BSS systems.
  • Exposure to network simulators and emulators.
  • Experience in certification testing (PTCRB, GCF, FCC, CE).
  • Knowledge of 5G NSA/SA, IoT, NB IoT, eSIM.
  • Scripting knowledge (Python, Shell) for test automation.
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