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The engineer will work in a customer lab environment validating next-generation wireless products and software releases. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RAN System Test/Validation ...

RAN Wireless SME -- Contract | Plano, TX (Onsite) Join a leading global technology company in Plano ... You'll work closely with carrier customers HQ, sales teams, engineering groups, and ...

RAN Wireless SME

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$70/hr

RAN Wireless SME - Plano, TX (Onsite) We are hiring an experienced RAN Wireless SME for an onsite ... Support product rollouts and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. * Provide ...

RAN Wireless SME

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$70/hr

RAN Wireless SME - Plano, TX (Onsite) We are hiring an experienced RAN Wireless SME for an onsite ... Support product rollouts and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. * Provide ...

TeleWorld Solutions is seeking a RAN Wireless SME to lead technical solutioning, product ... This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering, product, and customer team-driving ...

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RAN Wireless SME

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$60.75 - $80/hr

Overview TeleWorld Solutions is seeking a RAN Wireless SME to lead technical solutioning, product ... This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering, product, and customer team-driving ...

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About this opportunity We are looking for an experienced Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to ... Stay current with emerging wireless technologies, standards, and industry best practices The skills ...

Strong understanding of RAN technologies, wireless communications principles, and ... Regional Engineering Teams, Network Operations Center, RF Engineering, Field Operations, Quality ...

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4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III

Plano, TX โ€ข On-site

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Job description

4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III- Contract- Plano TX

We are seeking a 4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III for a contract opportunity in Plano, TX with a leading global wireless technology organization. This role will focus on LTE/5G RAN product and feature validation, system testing, protocol analysis, O-RAN, virtualization, and end-to-end network performance. The engineer will work in a customer lab environment validating next-generation wireless products and software releases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RAN System Test/Validation Engineer who enjoys working hands-on with advanced 4G/5G technologies. You will have the opportunity to work with O-RAN, Kubernetes, virtualized RAN platforms, multi-vendor radio environments, and new 5G features, while collaborating with engineering teams, customers, and global R&D teams. The ideal candidate has strong RAN protocol knowledge and can take a new feature from requirements through test strategy, execution, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience
  • 8โ€“10+ years of directly related wireless/RAN engineering experience; Masterโ€™s degree with 6+ years preferred
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field
  • Strong hands-on experience with 4G LTE and 5G NR RAN
  • Strong experience with RAN system testing, product validation, and feature validation
  • Strong understanding of 4G/5G air interface and call processing
  • In-depth knowledge of PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, and RRC layers
  • Understanding of DL/UL scheduling, LTE power control, Beamforming, MIMO, and EN-DC
  • Hands-on experience with lab testing and IOT/interoperability testing
  • Experience with inter-vendor radio testing
  • Experience with O-RAN product validation
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and virtualization system integration
  • Experience with XCAL, QXDM, Wireshark, and protocol analyzers
  • Experience with channel emulators, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
  • Understanding of 3GPP RAN and Core network architecture
  • Understanding of S1 and X2 interfaces
  • Experience troubleshooting complex RAN, protocol, and performance issues
  • Experience with EMS/network element management, software upgrades, and MOP verification
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience with ongoing 3GPP Release activities
  • Experience with eMTC and NB-IoT
  • Software development or scripting experience
  • Experience developing test strategies, test plans, and detailed test documentation
  • Parameter optimization and RAN performance analysis experience
  • Strong understanding of both hardware and software architecture
  • Customer-facing technical presentation experience
  • Experience working with geographically distributed R&D and engineering teams
  • Ability to travel sporadically during the project
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
  • 30% 4G/5G RAN Product & Feature Validation
  • 20% Wireless Protocol & Call Processing Analysis
  • 15% O-RAN / Inter-Vendor Radio Testing
  • 15% Kubernetes / Virtualization & Test-Bed Integration
  • 10% Performance Analysis & Troubleshooting
  • 10% Test Tools, Reporting & Customer Presentations
Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands On โ€“ Lab testing, feature validation, protocol analysis, test execution, Oโ€‘RAN/interoperability testing, virtualization bringโ€‘up, performance analysis, and troubleshooting
  • 10% Management Duties โ€“ Test planning, documentation, reporting, tracking deliverables, and ensuring customer commitments are achieved
  • 20% Team Collaboration โ€“ Working with customers, R&D, engineering, and support teams on product validation, troubleshooting, and new product rollouts
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