Our client is seeking a Contractor to Hire: Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation/Systems Integration for the Engineering Wireless Networks Group.Must have recent work experience in a telecom laboratory environment testing the SW. Responsibilities:QA with Telco Lab Experience *Design and develop test plans & procedures, and execute tests for integrating & qualifying software releases for satellite based communication systems*Provide warranty support to customers for such satellite based communication systems deployed in different countries*Design & Develop test automation tools using Python, Perl, Selenium, REST API and UNIX Shell scripts*Perform tasks such as log collection, log analysis, debugging, issues tracking & reporting, user documentation*Interface with customers for issues debugging and providing solution in coordination with the SW development team*Maintain qualification test setups in lab*Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions*Work on multiple projects, handle multi-tasking*Able to integrate communication products from different vendors with developed systems*Work with different teams, vendors & customers located in different time zonesBasic Requirements: *BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related degree*5+ years of hands-on experience in systems integration, testing, networking and automation in telecom lab environment*3 or more years of experience in Python, Matplotlib and UNIX/Linux scriptingPreferred Qualifications: *MS in Electrical Engineering or related degree*Familiarity with 3G and 4G architecture*Experience with automation tools such as Selenium*Experience with REST API*Experience in Perl scripting*Knowledge of Java, JavaScript & J2EE technologies*Knowledge of MySQL and Oracle database environment