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3Gpp Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Standards Engineer

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$76K - $100K/yr

Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) * 3GPP2 * Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) * Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) * Cloud Services Forum (CSF)

Standards Engineer

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$76K - $100K/yr

Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) * 3GPP2 * Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) * Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) * Cloud Services Forum (CSF)

Experience with 5G Core Provisioning functionality using a deep understanding of VNF, CNF, 3GPP standards, and other open-source communities. Able to build, train, and develop the depth and skill of ...

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What is a 3GPP?

A 3GPP job typically involves working with the standards and technologies defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), which develops protocols for mobile telecommunications, including 4G LTE, 5G, and beyond. Professionals in this field may work on network architecture, protocol development, system testing, or regulatory compliance. Roles can be found in telecom companies, chipset manufacturers, network equipment providers, and research institutions. Strong knowledge of wireless communication protocols and industry standards is usually required.

What does a 3GPP professional do?

Professionals working in 3GPP standardization typically participate in international standards meetings, draft and review technical specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop consensus on evolving wireless technologies. Their day often includes researching emerging technologies, presenting proposals or technical contributions, and responding to feedback from global stakeholders. While much of the work is highly technical, teamwork, negotiation, and documentation are also key aspects. These responsibilities provide a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment that directly influences the future of wireless communications.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work in 3GPP?

To thrive as a 3GPP standards engineer, a deep understanding of wireless communication technologies, protocol development, and telecommunications engineering—often backed by a relevant engineering degree—is crucial. Proficiency with simulation tools like MATLAB, network protocol analyzers, and familiarity with 3GPP technical specification documents are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative skills set candidates apart in this highly technical, team-driven environment. These skills enable professionals to contribute to evolving wireless standards and ensure successful collaboration in complex, multinational project groups.

Infographic showing various 3Gpp job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, 20% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution.

GRID09 Back End Software Developer with Security Clearance

Warriors Solutions

Reston, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Back End Software Developer Location: Reston (3 days per week in office) About Us: Our client is a world-class telecommunications consulting firm supporting clients with product development, business operations, network maintenance, and supply chain services. At Grid, we develop products and services to meet customer needs with a focus on mobile connectivity, backbone networking, and IoT solutions leveraging expertise in 3GPP 5G/4G/LTE/3G and VSAT communications technologies. About the Role: We are seeking a talented and motivated Back End Software Developer to join our Software Engineering team. You will be working collaboratively to design, develop, deploy and maintain back-end services that power our innovative solutions. This is a flexible in-office position and an excellent opportunity to contribute to solutions that power the next generation of telecommunications solutions. Responsibilities: * Design and maintain robust, scalable back-end services
* Develop clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to industry best practices
* Lead and participate in architectural discussions
* Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high availability and performance
* Contribute to the automation of our infrastructure and deployments
* Contribute to improving our engineering practices and standards
Qualifications: Technical Skills * Expertise with library and web service APIs including REST and gRPC
* Expertise with message-bus architectures and message queue implementations
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang (Go), Python or Typescript
* Experience working with microservice architectures
* Solid understanding of Linux operating systems
* Experience with containerization technologies and virtualization (Docker, VMware)
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
* Experience with SQL and relational databases
Professional Skills * Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field
* 4+ years of professional software development experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong time management abilities to meet project deadlines.
* Reliable and demonstrates a professional work ethic.
* Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
It would be even better if you have experience with: * DevOps CI/CD using GitLab, GitLab runners, or Ansible/AWXAgile/SCRUM development processes
* RabbitMQ, WAMP, AMQP or other message queue libraries
* Networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, TLS)
* AWS cloud services and general cloud computing principles
* Infrastructure-as-code tools, like Terraform or CloudFormation
* Monitoring and logging tools, like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
* Familiarity with aspect of 3GPP cellular communications (5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA) systems such as the air interface, RAN or CoreNET