Design Specialist II - Quality Assurance

Design Specialist II - Quality Assurance

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Join a highly technical and innovative team that plays a key role in TELUS’s wireless evolution. The QA team is advancing next generation network capabilities by leveraging innovative wireless technologies, automation, and AI to validate the design, functionality, software, and hardware of the latest RAN advancements.

As a Design Specialist II, you will contribute to the introduction of new technologies, apply modern engineering practices, and help ensure we continue delivering award-winning customer experiences on Canada’s leading wireless network.

• Support testing of LTE and 5G RAN hardware, software, and new feature integrations in the lab environment.
• Apply TELUS RAN testing requirements when reviewing and validating new features, software releases, and hardware.
• Assist in communicating TELUS RAN requirements to vendors and help review technical responses.
• Maintain and operate lab environments, ensuring readiness for cross-team testing activities.
• Perform lab-based proof-of-concept evaluations and interoperability testing to validate compliance with TELUS and industry standards.
• Document test results, issues, and recommendations to support design and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and support feature validation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, automation, and QA methodologies.

• 3–5+ years of experience in LTE/5G RF design, optimization, or performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of wireless technologies and RAN evolution including small cells, network features, and cloud‑native concepts.
• Familiarity with 3
  
  GPP specifications related to air interface, RRM, mobility, and RF compliance.
• Basic understanding of IP networking, video streaming, multicast, and associated protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with network and performance testing tools (e.g., QXDM, XCAL, TEMS, Actix).
• Experience performing lab testing, writing test plans, and gathering requirements.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an understanding of wireless KPIs and performance behaviour.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent.

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, automation frameworks, or scripting for test automation.
• Experience with IP‑based services or security testing.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and their potential use in testing workflows.

Location: Toronto

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications, and Utilities

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