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Aqua Corp.

5G Network Performance Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

5G Network Performance Engineer Apply now Job no: 17673 Work type: Full Time Location: Austin Categories: Information Technology, Engineering We are looking for a network performance engineer to join ...

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 ...

Staffingine LLC

Network Engineer with CCIE

Denver, CO · On-site

Define and execute test plans to ensure the optimal performance of the 5G ORAN Lab network. * Mentor junior engineers and help develop standards and best practices that can be applied to the ...

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 ...

NavitasPartners

Network Engineer - 26-06521

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$50/hr

Antenna Theory * 4G, 5G, 6G Wireless Technologies * Wi-Fi Networks * Coverage and Capacity Planning ... Mentor junior network engineers and technical staff Required Education * Bachelor's Degree in:

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CertificationsFCC, Cisco CCNA, 5G-specific trainingCCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentTelecom providers, network labs, field testingIT departments, network support, infrastructure
Industry UsageTelecommunications, 5G service providersIT, enterprise networks, general networking

The Junior 5G Network Engineer specializes in 5G technology, requiring specific certifications and working primarily in telecom environments. In contrast, the Junior Network Engineer has a broader focus on general networking tasks across various industries. Both roles require foundational networking skills, but the 5G role emphasizes expertise in wireless and cellular technologies.

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Network Engineer | O-RAN / Private 5G

Network Engineer | O-RAN / Private 5G

Genius Business Solutions

Warren, MI

Other

Posted 21 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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