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4G/5G RAN Test Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$60 - $63/hr

4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III Location: Plano, TX Work Hours: 40 hrs/week Travel: Up to 25% Seeking a skilled 4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III to support product and feature validation, system performance ...

Nokia

5G gNB PHY Developer

Plano, TX

As an Applied R&D Engineer 4 - SW, you will play a crucial role in our TAO BLSR Space Communication Solutions department. Your primary focus will be on the Physical Layer (PHY) development for 5G NR ...

Nokia

5G gNB PHY Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$105K - $195K/yr

As an Applied R&D Engineer 4 - SW, you will play a crucial role in our TAO BLSR Space Communication Solutions department. Your primary focus will be on the Physical Layer (PHY) development for 5G NR ...

E-Space

5G Core System Engineering Lead

Arlington, TX · On-site

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

E-Space

5G Core System Engineering Lead

Arlington, TX · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

Nokia

5G gNB Layer 2 and Layer 3 Developer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$105K - $195K/yr

Join our Strategy and Technology Space Communication Solutions team as a 5G gNB Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2/L3) Developer and play a pivotal role in advancing 5G technology! Collaborate closely with ...

Nokia

5G gNB Layer 2 and Layer 3 Developer

Coppell, TX · Hybrid

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Join our Strategy and Technology Space Communication Solutions team as a 5G gNB Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2/L3) Developer and play a pivotal role in advancing 5G technology! Collaborate closely with ...

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4G/5G RAN Test Engineer

4G/5G RAN Test Engineer

Managed Staffing

Plano, TX • On-site

$60 - $63/hr

Contractor

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III

Location: Plano, TX 
Work Hours: 40 hrs/week
Travel: Up to 25%

Job Description

Seeking a skilled 4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III to support product and feature validation, system performance analysis, and customer trials for LTE & 5G RAN solutions. This role involves hands-on lab testing, protocol analysis, troubleshooting, and customer-facing presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform product validation, feature validation, performance testing, and E2E analysis for LTE & 5G RAN products.

  • Execute system and feature test cases in customer labs; prepare detailed reports and customer presentations.

  • Analyze product/feature requirements and convert them into comprehensive system test scenarios.

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of 4G/5G wireless protocols, including PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, and PDCP layers.

  • Troubleshoot call processing and radio access issues; collaborate with cross-functional Samsung teams (US & HQ).

  • Support evaluation of new software releases and product performance improvements.

  • Educate customers on Samsung’s RAN products and ensure successful deployment and feature rollout.

  • Utilize test tools such as XCAL/QXDM, Wireshark, Channel Emulators, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.

  • Perform EMS-related tasks: network element management, SW upgrades, MOP verification.

  • Travel as needed to support trials and customer engagements.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (required).

  • 8–10 years of related RAN test engineering experience (or Master’s + 6 years).

  • Strong knowledge of 4G/5G air interface, DL/UL scheduling, LTE power control, beamforming, MIMO, ENDC.

  • Hands-on experience with system testing, feature validation, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and test strategy creation.

  • Experience analyzing 3GPP specs and releases.

  • Good understanding of wireless system architecture, Core and RAN networks.

  • Lab testing and IOT (Interoperability Testing) experience preferred.

  • Familiarity with eMTC, NB-IoT, S1/X2 interfaces.

  • Understanding of both hardware and software architecture.

  • Ability to travel occasionally during the project.