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Join Airspan and Help Build the Future of Wireless Connectivity
Airspan Networks is a global leader in Open RAN and 4G/5G wireless technology, with more than one million cells deployed worldwide. Our solutions power mobile operators, enterprises, and critical infrastructure networks across the globe. As we continue to innovate and expand our hardware portfolio, we're looking for a skilled Electrical Test Technician to join our New Product Integration (NPI) team at our headquarters in Plano, Texas.
About the Role
This is not a traditional production test role.
As a member of Airspan's NPI team, you'll work directly with engineers on prototype and pre-production 4G/5G radio hardware, helping bring new products from development into manufacturing. You'll perform board bring-up, firmware programming, troubleshooting, functional testing, and root cause analysis on some of the industry's most advanced wireless communications equipment.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineering teams while helping establish and improve in-house testing processes for next-generation telecommunications products.
What You'll Do
- Execute manufacturing and validation test procedures on prototype and pre-production PCB assemblies
- Perform board bring-up, firmware loading, and system configuration
- Conduct electrical testing, functional verification, and failure analysis
- Troubleshoot board-level issues and collaborate with engineering teams on root cause investigations
- Program and verify board identity, MAC addresses, and configuration data
- Test power supply assemblies and digital hardware subsystems
- Record and document test results with full serial number traceability
- Support continuous improvement of test procedures, fixtures, and automation processes
- Maintain safe laboratory practices including ESD and electrical safety compliance
Technologies You'll Work With
- 4G & 5G radio platforms
- Open RAN wireless systems
- Embedded Linux environments
- UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, JTAG, and Ethernet interfaces
- Oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, and electronic loads
- U-Boot, TFTP, SSH, and firmware programming tools
- Python-based flashing and test scripts
- Power electronics and board-level troubleshooting
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of hands-on electronics test, board bring-up, or PCBA manufacturing test experience
- Strong proficiency with oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, and other electronic test equipment
- Ability to read schematics, block diagrams, and assembly documentation
- Experience troubleshooting electronic assemblies and identifying hardware failures
- Comfortable working in command-line environments and running Python-based tools and scripts
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with telecom, wireless, or networking hardware
- New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
- Embedded Linux experience
- Knowledge of high-speed Ethernet and SFP interfaces
- Experience with ICT, flying probe, boundary scan, or related inspection methods
- Power supply validation experience
- IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification
- Soldering and rework experience
Why Airspan?
- Competitive salary of $110,000-$130,000
- Work on cutting-edge 4G, 5G, and Open RAN technologies
- Collaborate directly with world-class engineering teams
- Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle
- Make a meaningful impact on products deployed in networks worldwide
- Join a global technology company shaping the future of wireless communications
Ready to build the next generation of wireless technology? Apply today and join Airspan's growing engineering team in Plano, Texas.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Airspan Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We value diversity and believe that a workforce comprised of individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our business. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product test engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer engineering
- Hands-on experience developing and executing test plans for hardware or embedded systems
- Proficiency in test automation using Python, C++, or National Instruments LabVIEW
- Familiarity with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators
- Experience with defect tracking systems and writing clear, reproducible bug reports
- ISTQB certification or equivalent formal software testing qualification preferred
Tips for Your Product Test Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to test artifacts
List the specific test plans, bug reports, and validation documents you've authored, not just the products you tested. Hiring managers want to see you can own the documentation cycle, not just execute someone else's scripts.
Highlight the frameworks you've built
Distinguish between using an existing automated test framework and building one from scratch. If you've written test infrastructure in Python, C++, or LabVIEW, call that out explicitly. Many candidates bury it under general automation experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by hardware versus software focus
Product test engineer roles split sharply between hardware validation and software-in-the-loop testing. Read the requirements closely and target the category where your bench experience or scripting depth is strongest before you apply.
Prepare a failure-analysis story for interviews
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a time you caught a critical defect. Prepare a concrete example with the root cause, the test method you used, and the outcome, so you're not improvising under pressure.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask which test phases you'd own, whether you'd be writing test cases or inheriting them, and what the hardware access timeline looks like. Scope clarity at offer stage prevents frustration in the first 90 days.
Product Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product test engineers?
The companies hiring the most product test engineers right now include Lockheed Martin, Apple, and onsemi, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer electronics, automotive, and semiconductor firms consistently drive the highest volume of openings in this role.
How many product test engineer jobs are remote?
About 37% of product test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on hardware requirements most roles carry. Software-in-the-loop testing, test automation development, and test script review are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements, while bench validation and physical hardware bring-up almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a product test engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering, since most hiring teams treat that as the baseline. Build hands-on experience through internships, university lab projects, or personal electronics work where you can practice writing test cases and using bench equipment. Learn at least one scripting language used in test automation, then pursue an entry-level validation or quality engineering role to develop professional defect-tracking experience before moving into a dedicated product test engineer position.
Can you get a product test engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level product test engineer roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional experience, provided you can demonstrate hands-on technical fundamentals. Build a portfolio that shows you've written a test plan, used measurement equipment, and logged defects, even from coursework or personal projects. Target companies with formal new-grad programs in hardware validation or quality assurance, where structured onboarding compensates for a shorter work history.
What does the product test engineer interview process look like?
Most product test engineer interview processes include an initial recruiter screen focused on your background, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering test methodology, defect analysis, and scripting basics. Strong candidates then advance to a panel or on-site round with engineers who ask you to walk through a past test plan, debug a sample problem, or discuss a failure-analysis scenario. Some companies add a short take-home test writing exercise before the final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to product test engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to product test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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