RAN Wireless SME

Hiring for RAN Wireless SME in Plano, TX — Onsite

Travel:
Sporadic travel may be required

Our client is seeking an experienced RAN Wireless SME to support advanced 4G/5G wireless products, system engineering, network performance, customer technical engagements, and new technology introduction.

This role will focus on RAN architecture, wireless call processing, system and feature requirements, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and customer solution development. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on knowledge of LTE/5G technologies and the ability to translate complex customer requirements into technical solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales, engineering, support organizations, and global headquarters teams to drive successful product development, testing, deployment, and rollout activities.

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in wireless/RAN engineering
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• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  . Advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G  interface, call processing, and RAN architecture
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• Strong understanding of 4G/5G wireless network architecture and 3
  
  GPP systems
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• Strong knowledge of:
• PHY
• MAC
• RLC
• RRC
• PDCP
• Experience with system engineering activities
  , including:
• Customer requirements analysis
• Feature requirements identification
• Parameter optimization
• Performance analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of 5G technologies
  , including:
• Massive MIMO
• Hybrid Beamforming
• New Waveforms
• LTE- and Coexistence
• 5G Numerologies
• Experience with 4G/5G wireless call protocols and call‑flow analysis
  .
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues identified during chipset IODT testing in lab and field environments.
• Understanding of 3
  
  GPP Release 15/16 technologies and activities.
• Experience with wireless test and troubleshooting tools such as:
• XCAL
• QXDM
• Wireshark
• Understanding of hardware and software architecture
  .
• Experience with software development is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience with RAN products and wireless solutions
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• Experience working with major carrier networks.
• Experience with virtualized RAN/network technologies
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• Experience supporting new product and software releases.
• Experience with feature performance evaluation and optimization
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• Experience with customer‑facing technical engagements.
• Experience supporting pre‑sales engineering and solution development
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• Experience working with global engineering and headquarters organizations.
• Strong understanding of wireless product development and deployment processes.

• Develop product, feature, and system requirements for wireless solutions.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into detailed system requirements.
• Define and document feature requirements for development teams.
• Support detailed design activities and communicate technical requirements to engineering teams.
• Perform product and feature performance analysis
  .
• Evaluate new product and software releases.
• Perform detailed analysis of 4G/5G wireless call protocols and call flows
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• Analyze and troubleshoot complex RAN issues identified during lab and field testing.
• Support chipset IODT testing and investigate interoperability and performance issues.
• Support the introduction of new wireless technologies and virtualized networks
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• Perform RAN performance analysis and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop technical and commercial solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Conduct technical deep-dive sessions with carrier customers.
• Educate customers on new wireless products, features, and services.
• Translate complex technical design considerations between sales teams and carrier network organizations
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• Ensure customer technical commitments are delivered according to project plans.
• Support new product and software rollouts and deployments
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• Collaborate with engineering, support, logistics, field, and cross‑functional organizations.
• Travel periodically based on customer and project requirements.

• 25% — 4G/5G RAN Architecture & Wireless Technology
• 20% — Call Protocol Analysis & Troubleshooting
• 15% …