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Communications Test Engineer

电子、通信·通信

Communications Test Engineers conduct comprehensive testing and verification of communication devices and systems, ensuring performance, stability, and compliance, serving as key quality gatekeepers from R&D to launch.

Daily work

  • 01Design and write test cases covering functionality, performance, and compatibility
  • 02Set up test environments and configure communication equipment and instruments
  • 03Execute tests, record data, analyze results, and generate test reports
  • 04Identify and track defects, collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
  • 05Participate in product requirement reviews and provide testability suggestions
  • 06Maintain test automation scripts to improve efficiency

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Communication principles and protocols (e.g., 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi)
  • Test methodology and strategy design
  • RF instrument operation (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.)
  • Scripting (Python/Shell) for test automation
  • Test case writing and defect management tools (e.g., JIRA)

Soft skills

  • Detail-oriented and patient, able to focus on test tasks for extended periods
  • Strong stress resistance, adaptable to project delivery pace
  • Analytical thinking to quickly root cause issues
  • Team collaboration and cross-department communication to drive resolution
  • Learning agility to keep up with new technologies and testing tools

Best suited for

Suitable for those who are meticulous, detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on equipment operation, have a strong interest in communication technologies, and seek optimization in repetitive tasks.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who dislike repetitive tasks, lack patience, or prefer not to work with hardware.

Salary (monthly)

25KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 40K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
AI Resistance4
Stability3
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Competition4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3

MBTI Fit

ISTJINTJISTPESTJENFP
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityAI-resistantMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.