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Aerospacelab, Inc.

WI · On-site

As part of Aerospacelab, you will design, implement, and deploy 5G protocol stack components tailored for Non-Terrestrial Networks. You will work alongside experienced engineers to help bring high ...

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Aerospacelab, Inc.

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Senior Software Engineer - 5G NTN RAN (L2/L3) Our mission is supported by an ambitious vertically ... As part of Aerospacelab, you will design, implement, and deploy 5G protocol stack components ...

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Engineers will work with mobile devices testing the latest features in technology and /or ... Capability to articulate protocol and performance related bugs and issues to internal and external ...

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5G Device & Protocol Engineer

Bellevue, WA • On-site

Astir IT Solutions
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

5G Device & Protocol Engineer

Job Type: Contract
Domain: Telecom / Wireless
Experience: 5+ years preferred

We are seeking an experienced 5G Device & Protocol Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in LTE/5G NR performance analysis, VoNR/IMS call flows, protocol-level troubleshooting, KPI automation, and live-network validation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze 5G NR/LTE network performance and perform root-cause analysis (RCA).

  • Troubleshoot VoNR, VoWiFi, IMS, and SIP call flows end-to-end.

  • Perform protocol-level debugging across RRC, NAS, SIP, IMS, PDCP, RLC, and HARQ.

  • Analyze key performance indicators including DL/UL throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss, BLER, and MCS.

  • Perform log and trace analysis using QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark/PCAP, XCAL/XCAP, or similar tools.

  • Validate device and network performance in live-network and field environments.

  • Develop KPI reporting and automation using Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.

  • Identify network/device performance issues, conduct RCA, and provide recommendations for optimization.

  • Collaborate with device, modem, network, and engineering teams to resolve protocol and performance issues.

Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of 5G NR/LTE architecture and protocol stack.

  • Hands-on experience with VoNR, IMS, SIP, and end-to-end call-flow troubleshooting.

  • Strong experience in protocol debugging, KPI analysis, log analysis, and network RCA.

  • Experience with QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark/PCAP, XCAL/XCAP, or equivalent tools.

  • Strong understanding of RRC, NAS, PDCP, RLC, HARQ, SIP, and IMS protocols.

  • Experience with Python scripting/automation and network analytics.

  • Experience analyzing throughput, latency, BLER, MCS, packet loss, and other 4G/5G KPIs.

  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

     

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