RAN Testing & Integration Engineer

About The Opportunity

The Open6G R&D center at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things is hiring a Wireless Network Testing and Integration Engineer to drive infrastructure development, management, and the activities of the Open6G Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC), officially recognized by the O‑RAN ALLIANCE. The OTIC, housed in the Open6G space at Northeastern University, serves as a hub for developing and testing next‑generation wireless networks that use Open RAN technology and Artificial Intelligence.

Its services include compliance, interoperability, performance, and functional testing for Open RAN products on state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as RAN and RIC emulators, private 5G RANs with programmable protocol stacks, and Colosseum – the Open RAN Digital Twin and the world’s largest wireless network emulator. For more information visit  and https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Lead the management and evolution of the OTIC platform and coordinate the integration and testing of commercial cellular equipment.
• Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and automation in bash, C++, and Python within a Linux environment.
• Operate in a multidisciplinary environment across RF, computer engineering, and networking systems.
• Participate in external activities including conducting tutorials, demonstrations, publication of research, and attendance at professional conferences.

• Minimum BS (preferably MS) in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible, independent engineering experience.
• Experience developing with bash, C++, and Python.
• Hands‑on experience with Keysight and Viavi equipment and software.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment frameworks such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Experience with software‑defined radios is a plus.

Research

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting & transportation. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

109S

$66,850.00 - $94,427.50

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Higher Education

Burlington, MA

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