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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 ...

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 ...

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Network Engineer

Westport, CT · On-site

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 · On-site

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Network Engineer

Westport, CT · Hybrid

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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 ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time 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 the difference between Full Time 5G Network Engineer vs 5G Network Technician?

AspectFull Time 5G Network Engineer5G Network Technician
ResponsibilitiesDesigning, implementing, and maintaining 5G network infrastructureInstalling, troubleshooting, and repairing 5G network equipment
Required SkillsNetwork engineering, RF knowledge, certifications like Cisco or NokiaHands-on hardware skills, basic networking knowledge
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, fieldwork, project planningFieldwork, on-site equipment setup and repair
CertificationsNetwork engineering certifications, RF certificationsTechnical hardware certifications, vendor-specific training

Full Time 5G Network Engineers focus on designing and managing 5G networks, requiring advanced technical skills and certifications. In contrast, 5G Network Technicians handle installation and troubleshooting tasks, often working directly on hardware. Both roles are essential in the 5G industry but differ in scope, responsibilities, and required expertise.

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Infographic showing various Full Time 5G Network Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,040 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

Senior Wireless Network Engineer - WiFi / 5G / LTE

PB consulting

Englewood, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a WiFi Wireless Engineer IV with strong expertise in wireless technologies, network architecture, product validation, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have experience designing, testing, and deploying advanced wireless solutions across CPE, access, transport, and core network environments.

Required Technical/Functional Skills
  • 7+ years of experience in wireless engineering, wireless technology development, or network engineering.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • WiFi 5, WiFi 6, and WiFi 7 technologies
    • 4G LTE and familiarity with 5G wireless technologies
    • Wireless network architecture, CPE platforms, routers, and wireless gateways
  • Hands-on experience with wireless product testing, validation, certification, and deployment.
  • Experience with network diagnostics and analytics tools such as Splunk, SQL, Plume, and Scope.
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including routing, switching, and network security.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex wireless performance and customer experience issues.
  • Knowledge of mesh networking, UWB, IoT platforms, and broadband networking concepts.
  • Experience with wireless access points, gateways, controllers, and small cell technologies.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for the design, testing, and deployment of advanced wireless solutions.
  • Design and support end-to-end wireless architectures across customer devices, access, transport, core, and backend systems.
  • Evaluate, test, and certify wireless products including routers, access points, gateways, controllers, and small cell solutions.
  • Conduct laboratory validation and field trials to verify technology performance and readiness.
  • Partner with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve WiFi and mobile network performance issues.
  • Drive innovation around emerging technologies including Mesh networking, 802.11ad/ay, UWB, and broadband convergence.
  • Develop engineering tools, testing methodologies, and certification processes.
  • Support network performance, security, virtualization, and next-generation wireless initiatives.
  • Participate in vendor evaluations, product assessments, RFP/RFI responses, and technical reviews.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to deliver reliable wireless solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large-scale broadband, cable/MSO, or telecommunications environments.
  • Knowledge of DOCSIS, home networking ecosystems, and cloud-native networking concepts.
  • Experience with vendor selection, product roadmap planning, and technology evaluations.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies and IoT networking solutions.
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • Advanced technical degree or MBA is a plus.

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