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Eclaro

Core Network Engineer 5G

Richardson, TX

Core Network Engineer 5G Job Number: 26-00605 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Core Network Engineer 5G for our client in Richardson, TX. ECLARO ...

Eclaro

Core Network Engineer 5G

Richardson, TX · On-site

Core Network Engineer 5G Job Number: 26-00605 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Core Network Engineer 5G for our client in Richardson, TX. ECLARO ...

EchoStar

Staff Network Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$110K - $157K/yr

... 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible ... Boost Mobile is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to design, engineer, and deploy scalable, high ...

TechYantram Solutions

Network Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our ... Manage wireless networking technologies including LTE, 5G, and DAS * Support WWAN technologies and ...

Staffingine LLC

Network Engineer with CCIE

Denver, CO · On-site

Serve as a subject matter expert for Lab 5G ORAN Network projects. * Support and troubleshoot ... Mentor junior engineers and help develop standards and best practices that can be applied to the ...

Apex Informatics

Network Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

Title: Network Engineer Location: Newark, NJ * Designs, implements, supports, and maintains ... Designs, implements, and supports wireless cellular technologies including LTE, 5G, DAS, wireless ...

TekWissen LLC

Network Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$57/hr

Network Engineer Location: Plano, TX 75024 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite ... Understanding of layer 3 messages for 4G and 5G * Able to perform event analysis and address ...

Kanshe Infotech

Network Wireless Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Network Wireless Engineer Location: New York (Onsite) Job Type: Contract Experience: 15+ Years Top ... Experience with Cradlepoint or 5G networking platforms * Strong communication and stakeholder ...

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Certifications5G certifications, Cisco, CompTIA Network+CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentTelecom companies, tech firms, consultingCorporate, government, cybersecurity firms
Industry UsageDesigning and deploying 5G networksProtecting networks from threats and breaches

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Network Engineer | O-RAN / Private 5G

Network Engineer | O-RAN / Private 5G

Genius Business Solutions

Warren, MI

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

About Genius Business Solutions Inc. (GBSI)

Featured in CNBC, Digital Journal, Fox News, and CIO Review, Genius Business Solutions Inc. (GBSI) is a globally recognized IT services leader with 20+ years of experience serving Fortune 500 organizations.
Our teams deliver cutting-edge solutions across industries such as Healthcare, Life Sciences, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Consumer Goods helping clients transform business processes through innovation and technology.

Project Overview:

This project focuses on developing an Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) networking infrastructure for an O-RAN-compatible private 5G network deployment. The initiative includes building and optimizing next-generation networking environments while co-developing UE-side applications and O-RAN radio resource control algorithms in the form of xApps to enhance application performance through cross-layer optimization techniques.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled O-RAN / Private 5G Network Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and optimization of O-RAN-based private 5G networking solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with O-RAN architecture, RAN optimization, xApps/rApps development, and private 5G deployments. Candidate needs Strong C/C++ programming skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deploy O-RAN-compatible private 5G networking infrastructure
  • Work on integration and optimization of Open RAN components including CU, DU, and RU
  • Develop and enhance xApps/rApps for radio resource management and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with UE application teams to implement cross-layer optimization techniques
  • Configure and optimize RAN intelligent controller (RIC) functionalities
  • Support testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of private 5G networks
  • Analyze radio performance metrics, latency, throughput, and QoS parameters
  • Work with virtualization/containerization technologies in cloud-native telecom environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams for system integration and validation
  • Document technical designs, deployment procedures, and test results

Required Skills:

  • 8 years of experience with O-RAN architecture and Open RAN ecosystems
  • Hands-on experience in private 5G network deployment and integration
  • Experience with xApps/rApps development and RIC platforms
  • Knowledge of 5G RAN components including CU, DU, RU, and SMO
  • Experience with telecom networking protocols and wireless communication systems
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, or Go programming
  • Experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments
  • Understanding of radio resource management, scheduling, and optimization algorithms
  • Experience with performance testing, troubleshooting, and network analytics
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with O-RAN Alliance specifications
  • Knowledge of AI/ML-based RAN optimization techniques
  • Familiarity with UE-side application development
  • Experience with edge computing and MEC environments
  • Exposure to telecom lab testing and simulation tools
  • Experience working in research-oriented or next-generation wireless projects

Equal Employment Opportunity

GeniusBSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics

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