Mobile Device Test Engineer I Full Time NEW

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Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

General Description: The Cellular Test Engineer I position is intended to be a technical resource within the ArcLight Wireless team that can function independently or within a team working with less senior engineers and OEM research and development teams. Engineers will be testing mobile devices against customer specific specifications.

• Starting compensation is based on experience.
• No H1 Sponsorship.
• Must Already be in Chicago or willing to relocate at own cost

Primary Responsibilities/Tasks

• Execute customized test plans to verify performance of mobile devices.
• Create test cases intended to stress the software and hardware of the device under test in order find and analyze bugs in the device.
• Test devices as a consumer to find items that can impact the quality of the use experience.
• Perform testing and engineering services for wireless clients in both stationery and mobile locations.
• Report results in a clear and concise manner to management or customers
• Ability to manage yourself and develop your own solutions to problems and issues.
• Support less experienced engineers in their jobs to assure the overall quality of the team.

Qualifications

Work Experience Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience with testing of consumer products or mobile devices
• Log file analysis and debugging
• Modem test experience
• Experience with tools such as QXDM, ELT, QPST, QCAT, or other diagnostic tools
• Excellent PC experience, familiar with Windows Office, saving files, creating folders, installing device drivers, troubleshooting common Windows problems.
• Experience with different mobile operating systems such as Android and iOS
• Dependable, trustworthy, good attention to detail, organized and efficient

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in related engineering major (EE, CE, CS, etc.)

The Ideal Candidate. At ArcLight Wireless, our strength comes from a diverse group of talented, creative, and ambitious professionals. An exceptional candidate will possess a mix of business savvy and technological prowess and will drive results-oriented processes. Due to our customer-centric approach, we are also looking for diligent and considerate communications experts.

Location: Chicago

Job Type: Full-time on-site in Chicago (not remote)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Company sponsored Insurance

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Chicago, IL 60654: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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http://www.arclightwireless.com/applicant_posters.html

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $60,000-$75,000/ year

Compensation

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to 75,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close June 29, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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