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5G Wireless Test Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RAN Wireless SME

Plano, TX · On-site

$70/hr

... 4G/5G RAN , wireless protocols, and system engineering. Position Details: * Job Title: RAN Wireless SME * Job ID: SEAJP00004425 * Location: Plano, TX * Duration: July 27, 2026 - December 31, 2026

RAN Wireless SME

Plano, TX · On-site

$70/hr

... 4G/5G RAN , wireless protocols, and system engineering. Position Details: * Job Title: RAN Wireless SME * Job ID: SEAJP00004425 * Location: Plano, TX * Duration: July 27, 2026 - December 31, 2026

... 5G wireless networks . This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering, product, and ... Develop test strategies, parameter optimization plans, and root cause analysis Customer Engagement ...

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Job Title: RF Test Engineer Location: Fremont , CA Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer ... 5G NR validation, wireless device testing, or telecom productization testing. Education: Bachelor ...

Experience with system engineering activities such as feature requirements identification, feature ... test strategy creation, problem troubleshooting is desirable * Should have understanding on 5G ...

Field Test Engineer

Branchburg, NJ · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

ArcLight Wireless is a world-class provider of RF systems engineering, network services, and ... Experience with automation testing tools is a plus * 5G basic understanding of all the major ...

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RAN Wireless SME

Plano, TX • On-site

Avcend
Analytics and Business Intelligence Systems • 51 - 200 employees

$70/hr

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Job description

Now Hiring: RAN Wireless SME – Plano, TX (Onsite)

We are hiring an experienced RAN Wireless SME for an onsite contract opportunity in Plano, TX. This role is ideal for wireless experts with deep knowledge of 4G/5G RAN, wireless protocols, and system engineering.

Position Details:

  • Job Title: RAN Wireless SME

  • Job ID: SEAJP00004425

  • Location: Plano, TX

  • Duration: July 27, 2026 – December 31, 2026

  • Pay Rate: $70/hour on W2

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze customer requirements and translate them into system and feature requirements.

  • Perform performance analysis and troubleshooting of 4G/5G wireless networks.

  • Conduct deep-dive customer sessions and support new technology introductions.

  • Analyze wireless call protocols and resolve issues identified in lab and field testing.

  • Support product rollouts and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

  • Provide technical guidance during customer engagements and pre-sales activities.

Required Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of wireless industry experience.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Strong expertise in 5G NR, LTE, RAN architecture, and 3GPP standards.

  • Experience with PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, and PDCP protocol layers.

  • Hands-on experience with XCAL, QXDM, Wireshark, and Channel Emulator tools.

  • Strong troubleshooting, protocol analysis, and customer-facing communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Massive MIMO

  • Hybrid Beamforming

  • LTE-NR Interworking

  • 5G Numerologies

  • 3GPP Release 15/16

  • Software Development

  • Core Network