4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Wireless / 5G
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- 8–10+ years of directly related wireless/RAN engineering experience;
Master’s degree with 6+ years preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field
- Strong hands-on experience with 4G LTE and 5G
- 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 3
GPP 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
- Experience with ongoing 3
GPP 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
- 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
- 70% Hands On – Lab testing, feature validation, protocol analysis, test execution, O‑RAN/interoperability testing, virtualization bring‑up, performance analysis, and troubleshooting
- 10% Management Duties – Test planning, documentation, reporting, tracking deliverables, and ensuring customer commitments are achieved
- 20% Team Collaboration – Working with customers, R&D, engineering, and support teams on product validation, troubleshooting, and new product rollouts
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