Title: MCX Engineer
Location: Reading, UK (with travel as required)
Department: Mission Critical Test & Certification
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Are you passionate about mission-critical communications, LTE/5G Core networks, and advanced MCX client solutions? We are looking for a highly motivated MCX Engineer to join our Test and Delivery teams, leading testing, performance validation, and troubleshooting of industry-leading MCX solutions.
Why Join Us?
* Work on cutting-edge Device Clients, RAN, Core, and MCPTX Application Services.
* Collaborate with technical specialists locally and internationally.
* Play a critical role in ensuring product quality, availability, and meeting SLAs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a technical expert in IMS (ideally MCX) with an analytical approach to troubleshooting and E2E testing.
* Provide solution expertise and guidance for MCX Client and Application test strategy and plans.
* Execute Functional, Performance, Accessibility, and Compatibility tests.
* Track test progress accurately within project timelines.
* Validate test cases, upgrade procedures, troubleshooting guides, and documentation.
* Perform deep-dive analytics and fault investigations, providing timely resolutions.
* Provide continuous training and development recommendations for yourself and other engineers.
* Conduct MCX Client port and verification testing to support R&D development.
* Create and maintain test execution progress reports and performance logs.
* Manage trouble tickets from reporting to resolution.
* Provide technical support for Sandbox testing, including analysis, logs, and feedback.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong background in 4G/5G Core technologies, especially Voice/Video/Data services.
* Expertise in MCX Client applications and SDKs on Android (GMS, Non-GMS, Android Go), iOS, Linux, Windows.
* Hands-on experience with LTE testing tools: Wireshark, IXIA, Viavi, Spirent, XCAL, XCAP, QXDM, Jira, HPQC, Logcat/Putty.
* Experience in SW lifecycle testing for VNF deployments on VMware.
* Knowledge of client SW deployment via OTA/EMM.
* In-depth experience with E2E troubleshooting for LTE and TETRA networks.
* Strong understanding of 3GPP specifications and Mission Critical features.
* Engineering degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecoms, or related field.
* Awareness of GCF and other client certification standards.
* Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Flexible to support on-call rota and extended periods on project sites.
Success in this Role:
* Deliver complex test activities to defined milestones.
* Collaborate with PMO to provide timely project updates and risk reporting.
* Build strong professional relationships across the technical and delivery teams.
* Become the SME for technical investigation across LTE and TETRA networks.