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Glow Networks

IMS Core Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$73K - $98K/yr

Customer Support Engineer / IMS CORE - MEMPHIS, TN _ 100% onsite Duration: 12 Months, Extendable ... REQUIREMENTS (must have): • Experience in 4G and 5G packet core operation and architecture ...

EchoStar

Senior CALEA Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

This role requires a deep understanding of wireless telecommunications networks, 5G core ... Provide mentorship and technical leadership to other engineers and cross-functional teams * Ensure ...

Intellectt INC

Policy Control Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

Remote Experience Required: 4-8 years Telecom Domain (5G Core, Policy Control, PCRF/PCF) Job Summary: Looking for a Policy Control Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco PCRF/PCF and 5G Core ...

EchoStar

Senior CALEA Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$96K/yr

This role requires a deep understanding of wireless telecommunications networks, 5G core ... Provide mentorship and technical leadership to other engineers and cross-functional teams * Ensure ...

EchoStar

Senior CALEA Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

This role requires a deep understanding of wireless telecommunications networks, 5G core ... Provide mentorship and technical leadership to other engineers and cross-functional teams * Ensure ...

EchoStar

Staff Cloud Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$180K/yr

Analyze and translate requirements into scalable, cloud-native solutions for 5G CORE computing ... Gerrit, Azure DevOps, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, Go, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, MySQL ...

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5G System Engineer

5G System Engineer

Expect Technical Staffing

Colorado Springs, CO

$150K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Seeking a 5G System Engineer for a full-time/perm position located in Colorado Springs. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of the 3GPP 5G specification. This role will consist of architecting, designing and assisting in the development of components and features for private 5G networks.


Please Note

  • This is an onsite position located in Colorado Springs and is not remote
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Offered salary range is $150,000 to $175,000


Responsibilities

  • Architect, design and assist with the development components and features for private 5G networks (SA)
  • Develop and optimize ORAN-based RAN solutions (O-DU, O-CU, RIC integration)
  • Work with 5G Core (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF) to integrate and optimize network functions
  • Develop methodologies for eSIM utilization and deployment
  • Build and enhance device/CPE integration frameworks for UE onboarding and management
  • Work with the Mobile Device Management (MDM) system to specify device configurations
  • Optimize network performance including latency, throughput, and reliability
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across UE, RAN, and Core layers using logs and protocol analysis
  • Create documented processes and procedures 


Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in a technical field
  • 5-10 years of cellular/5G development and Systems Engineering
  • Hands-on experience with ORAN and 5G SA components
  • Familiarity with 5G security architecture and authentication mechanisms
  • Knowledge of L1/L2, RRC and NAS protocols, signaling flows, and UE registration procedures
  • Exposure to RF performance metrics (RSRP, SINR, throughput optimization)
  • Experience working with UE/CPE modules (e.g., Qualcomm, Telit, Sierra Wireless)
  • Experience debugging using tools such as QXDM, Wireshark, or similar protocol analyzers
  • Knowledge of eSIM architecture (SM-DP+, SM-SR) and device provisioning
  • 5+ years working with Linux



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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

2013

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