Senior 5G/LTE Protocol & Certification Engineer

Prodapt is a global technology leader in the Connectedness industry, specializing in consulting, business transformation, and managed services for telecom and tech enterprises. With a focus on ASIC/FPGA and Embedded Software services, Prodapt offers comprehensive solutions including Offshore Design Centers and staff augmentation. The company is recognized as a 'Great Place To Work® Certified™' and employs over 6,000 experts across 30+ countries, being part of the Jhaver Group, a 130-year-old conglomerate.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute protocol verification plans for 5G/LTE designs, focusing on E911, RTT, and LPPe/PIDF-LO protocols.
• Design and maintain test environments using Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, or Spirent simulators to verify 5G functionality and IMS features.
• Create test scenarios and cases for Carrier Certification (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) and 3GPP standards compliance.
• Analyze modem logs and debug signaling issues using QXDM, QCAT, and Wireshark, identifying root causes and driving bug resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align verification efforts with project milestones.
• Maintain documentation for verification plans, test cases, and results to support traceability and device approval.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of industry experience with a Bachelor's, or 8+ years with a Master's in 5G/LTE/Modem development or validation.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in 5G Protocol Verification or related Modem/Signaling subsystem verification.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in 3GPP Standards (Rel 15/16) and IMS Signaling for verification.
• Experience with protocol tools (QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark, ADB) and certification flows.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python for automation and data analysis.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills for E911/Location Services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work.