GNSS Test Engineer

Employment Type: Contract Schedule: Full-Time Work Environment: Onsite, San Jose, CA Pay: $55-$60/hr Industry: Semiconductor / Wireless Technology Position Overview We are seeking a GNSS Test Engineer to support software and hardware verification testing within a GNSS SoC location engineering team. This is a hands-on laboratory role supporting mobile device prototypes, new hardware bring-up, GNSS performance testing, debugging, and test automation. The ideal candidate will have experience testing mobile devices in a laboratory environment, knowledge of GNSS, LTE, and 5G technologies, and hands-on experience with wireless test platforms such as Keysight, Spirent, or Rohde & Schwarz. Experience developing Python automation scripts for testing, log collection, and data analysis is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities: Support new hardware bring-up and perform software and hardware validation testing. Perform GNSS performance testing, including TTF/TTFF, positioning statistics, sensitivity, and other laboratory KPIs. Support specialized systems and R&D testing requests. Execute tests using Keysight, Spirent, Rohde & Schwarz, or similar wireless test platforms. Analyze test results and device logs to identify issues and determine potential root causes. Perform post-processing and test equipment/network-side debugging. Work closely with GNSS software, modem, hardware, and other cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Develop and maintain Python automation scripts for test execution, log collection, and data analysis. Contribute to test automation frameworks and regression testing environments.

Qualifications: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.2+ years of laboratory experience testing mobile devices or wireless technologies. Basic understanding of LTE, 5G NR, NSA, and SA technologies. Hands-on experience with GNSS/GPS testing and validation. Experience using Keysight, Spirent, or Rohde & Schwarz test platforms. Experience with device log analysis, post-processing, troubleshooting, and debugging. Working knowledge of laboratory equipment such as: Oscilloscopes Spectrum analyzers Signal generatorsNI power instruments Experience with Python scripting and test automation. Familiarity with defect-tracking tools such as JIRA.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.