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4G/5G RAN Test Engineer

Plano, TX ยท 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 ...

Senior Software Engineer - 5G Devices

Carlsbad, CA ยท Hybrid

$127K - $167K/yr

We are seeking an 5G Devices Senior Software Engineer to design and develop modular software platforms for user equipment (UE) and customer premises equipment (CPE). This role focuses on device-side ...

Algorithm Engineer (5G/Location) Location: Remote USA Employees : Industry : Wireless services Position Reporting To: Algorithm Engineering Lead Dynamic Bay Area startup is seeking a Principal ...

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Position: 5G System Developer Work Location: Warren, MI Payrate: $95K/Annum Duration: Fulltime/Direct Hire Implement uplink and downlink outage detection algorithms on vehicle cellular communication ...

4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III- Contract- Plano TX We are seeking a 4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III for a contract opportunity in Plano, TX with a leading global wireless technology organization. This role ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for 5g engineer in the United States is $129,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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4G/5G RAN Test Engineer

Plano, TX โ€ข On-site

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Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

$60 - $63/hr

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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.