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Nokia

5G gNB PHY Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

As an Applied R&D Engineer 4 - SW, you will play a crucial role in our TAO BLSR Space Communication ... network performance. * 2-3 years of hands-on experience in 5G NR/LTE PHY Layer development ...

Dalio Family Office

Network Engineer

Westport, CT · On-site

Network Resiliency Engineer Dalio Family Office Dalio Family Office Overview: The Dalio Family ... ISP circuits (fiber, coax, LTE/5G, satellite) * Network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls ...

DFO Referrals

Network Engineer

Westport, CT · On-site

Network Resiliency Engineer Dalio Family Office Dalio Family Office Overview: The Dalio Family ... ISP circuits (fiber, coax, LTE/5G, satellite) * Network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls ...

DFO Referrals

Network Engineer

Westport, CT · Hybrid

Network Resiliency Engineer Dalio Family Office Dalio Family Office Overview: The Dalio Family ... ISP circuits (fiber, coax, LTE/5G, satellite) * Network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls ...

Dalio Family Office

Network Engineer

Westport, CT · Hybrid

Network Resiliency Engineer Dalio Family Office Dalio Family Office Overview: The Dalio Family ... ISP circuits (fiber, coax, LTE/5G, satellite) * Network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls ...

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 ... 5G network performance. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize the PHY layer for 5G NR ...

Galveston County YMCA Inc

Network Engineer

Galveston, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Design, engineer, implement and maintain enterprise network and communications infrastructure ... Support resilient edge connectivity and SD-WAN solutions, including Peplink platforms with LTE/5G ...

Jose Merciline

Network Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

As part of the Network Engineering team the engineer is required to collaborate with the Enterprise ... OSPF, BGP, MPLS, GRE, QoS, Multicast, DMVPN, SD Access, SDWAN, Cisco DNAc, VxLAN, 4G/5G, WiFi 6, ...

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How much do 5g network engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for 5g network engineer in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a 5G network engineer?

A 5G Network Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing 5G wireless networks to ensure high-speed connectivity and low latency. They work with network infrastructure, including small cells, massive MIMO, and beamforming technologies, to enhance network performance. Their role involves troubleshooting network issues, implementing security measures, and collaborating with telecom providers and hardware vendors. A 5G Network Engineer must have expertise in wireless protocols, RF engineering, and networking technologies such as SDN and NFV.

What are the common daily responsibilities of a 5G network engineer?

As a 5G Network Engineer, your typical day involves designing and optimizing wireless network infrastructure, configuring and troubleshooting equipment, and monitoring network performance to ensure service quality. You may collaborate closely with project managers, software developers, and field technicians to address technical challenges and deploy new solutions. A portion of your time will also involve analyzing data, preparing reports on network metrics, and staying current with technological advancements in 5G. This dynamic role often requires balancing hands-on engineering tasks with teamwork and clear communication to support seamless network operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 5G network engineer?

To thrive as a 5G Network Engineer, you need a solid background in wireless communications, network protocols, and RF engineering, usually backed by a degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as network simulators, spectrum analyzers, and certifications like CCNA, CCNP, or 5G-specific credentials is highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and adaptability set top performers apart in this rapidly evolving area. These skills are crucial for implementing, optimizing, and maintaining complex 5G networks that meet high standards of performance and reliability.

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Infographic showing various 5G Network Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,040 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

[Entry Level] Network QA Engineer - Cell Phone Network Field Testing (2605-3)

Bellevue, WA • On-site

JND Inc.
Telecommunications • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Position Overview
  • Job Title: Network QA Engineer
  • Education: Associate's degree in technical related field
  • 0-3 years of experience in 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE preferred
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Location
  • Plano, TX / Bellevue, WA / Englewood Cliffs

Benefits & Perks
  • Medical Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • H1B/Green Card Sponsorship for qualified employee
  • Hands-on experience at global industry leader Samsung
  • Opportunities for career advancement

Summary
  • Detailed oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to be involved with all Quality Assurance activities including LTE and 5G Field Protocol, SIM OTA activation testing
  • The main function of a QA mobile engineer is to develop and executing test strategies, plans, and validating UE functionality in on 4G/5G air interface and call processing technology
  • Ensuring UE (user equipment) is meeting QA and Carrier requirements
  • The typical QA mobile test engineer will be responsible for performing detailed analysis of 4G and 5G protocols including field testing with mobile handset devices in live network

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Able to work in mobile work environment (80% time working in vehicle/field, 20% in office)
  • Analyzing the customer requirements, converting then into system requirements and capturing of detail design for the development team
  • Aid in product & feature performance analysis, evaluation of new product & SW releases
  • Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting issues reported from customer labs, field sites and production network
  • Review and provide recommendations to improve UE performance by evaluating and trending key KPIs, performing trials and providing optimization guidelines
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Set up test plans to meet deadlines based on given request by project lead
  • Able to determine risk items based on issues found during the test
  • Able to travel 25% of the time

Skills & Qualifications
  • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Basic ability to work independently and manage at one time
  • Have a solid understanding of the end-to-end LTE and 5G Network Architecture
  • Strong knowledge in 4G and 5G air interface and call processing technologies and network architecture specifically focused on Radio Access Network
  • Familiarity or expert in utilizing UE log post processing tools (QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark, ShannonDM) with good understanding in OTA signaling messages
  • Able to analyze and debug IMS related features including but not limited to registration, VoLTE/VoWiFi/ViLTE/Conferencing/SMS/MMS/RCS
  • Previous experience in post processing UE logs and analyze various KPI's
  • Previous experience in LTE and 5G NR field test experience in live network
  • Good knowledge and familiarity in 5G NSA and SA
  • Previous test experience with SIM OTA Activation

Our team of highly experienced developers offer a wide range of mobile application and software development positions. We also have opportunities in business operations and administrations, logistics, UX/UI design, and many more!
Our vision is 'We Want to See You Grow' to become the industry leader for both employee and company.
For more information about JND, please visit www.jndsolutions.com
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