What is a compatibility test engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a compatibility test engineer

1. Explore compatibility test engineer education requirements

   Most common compatibility test engineer degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.6 %

   Associate

   19.2 %

   Master's

   15.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific compatibility test engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   RF	32.35%
   EMC	23.03%
   Test Results	20.48%
   Test Equipment	11.19%
   Test Reports	3.76%

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3. Complete relevant compatibility test engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New compatibility test engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a compatibility test engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real compatibility test engineer resumes.

4. Research compatibility test engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Construct and manage a complete VMware environment for testing multiple Openstack instances of different configurations.
   • Assist in integration testing with applications using Linux.
   • Evaluate commercial TV's to make sure they are compatible with IPTV and RF solutions.
   • Track customer service data to trigger regression testing and ensure reliability of product in field.

5. Apply for compatibility test engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a compatibility test engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams