5G RAN Protocol / E2E Test Engineer | Hughes Systique | Bangalore

Hughes Systique; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Systique is seeking an experienced 5G RAN Protocol / E2E Test Engineer for on-site engagement in Bangalore, India. You will own end-to-end testing, protocol analysis, KPI validation, and performance tuning for LTE and 5G RAN products, using TM500, RuSIM, and Qualcomm tools. Immediate joiners preferred.

Role requires 5–8 years in telecom testing, strong 3GPP knowledge, and Python automation skills. On-site work in Bengaluru with enterprise telecom exposure and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, ECE, Telecommunications.
• 5–8 years end-to-end telecom testing (LTE/5G RAN).
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP LTE TDD/FDD and 5G NR fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm tools, TM500, RuSIM.
• Python scripting for automation, log analysis.
• Experience with O-RAN CU-DU split and CI/CD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end testing and validation of LTE and 5G RAN products.
• Analyze protocol call flows and perform deep protocol debugging.
• Validate KPI, throughput, and performance tuning.
• Validate system-level CU/DU split O-RAN architectures.
• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and automated scripts.
• Use Qualcomm tools, TM500, RuSIM for testing.
• Collaborate with software teams, clients, and recruitment leadership.
• Ensure adherence to 3GPP standards and milestones.

Skills

5G RAN testing

LTE conformance

3GPP specifications

Python scripting

Linux operations

O-RAN CU-DU split

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / ECE / Telecommunications

Tools

Qualcomm tools

TM500

RuSIM

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced telecommunications end-to-end testing, 5G RAN protocol debugging, KPI validation, and performance benchmarking in Bangalore, India, Hughes Systique is actively seeking an experienced 5G RAN Protocol / E2E Test Engineer with 5 to 8 years of professional experience for a permanent full-time engagement, prioritizing immediate joiners. In this vital wireless testing and protocol validation role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of end-to-end testing and validation of LTE and 5G RAN products, protocol call flow analysis and debugging, KPI validation, throughput analysis, performance tuning, and system-level validation in CU/DU split (O-RAN aligned) architectures. Bringing deep technical proficiency in 3GPP specifications, Qualcomm tools, TM500, RuSIM, and Python automation scripting, you will empower an elite international technology solutions and engineering services corporation to achieve uncompromised network reliability, high-throughput wireless connectivity, and superior client delivery. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, enterprise telecom client exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technology corporation.

Detailed Job Description

As a 5G RAN Protocol / E2E Test Engineer supporting Hughes Systique on a professional on-site basis in Bangalore, India, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of wireless test plan creation, test case execution, protocol call flow analysis, automation framework development, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting end-to-end testing and validation of advanced LTE and 5G RAN products, performing rigorous protocol call flow analysis and debugging across 3GPP FDD/TDD specifications, executing KPI validation, throughput analysis, and performance tuning, validating system-level architectures in CU/DU split O-RAN environments utilizing Qualcomm tools, TM500, and RuSIM simulators, developing and maintaining Python scripting for test automation, debugging, and log analysis, collaborating proactively with software development squads, telecom clients, and technical recruitment leadership like Aditi Bangale at Hughes Systique, adhering to strict corporate engineering standards, ensuring alignment with immediate joiner availability, and managing application requirements by submitting your updated resume via direct email to [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive end-to-end testing and validation of advanced LTE and 5G RAN products across distributed testbeds.
• Perform rigorous protocol call flow analysis, signaling message decoding, and deep protocol debugging.
• Execute KPI validation, throughput analysis, packet inspection, and performance tuning across wireless interfaces.
• Perform system-level validation in CU/DU split (O-RAN aligned) enterprise network architectures.
• Design, execute, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and automated test execution scripts.
• Utilize specialized telecom test equipment and tools including Qualcomm tools, TM500, and RuSIM.
• Develop and optimize Python scripting for test automation, log analysis, and debugging utilities.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional software engineering, R&D, and client stakeholder squads.
• Ensure strict adherence to enterprise telecommunications standards, 3GPP specifications, and delivery milestones.
• Maintain meticulous test result documentation, bug tracking logs, automation repositories, and technical runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in telecom product end-to-end testing (LTE and/or 5G RAN).
• Strong, demonstrable operational proficiency in 3GPP LTE TDD/FDD specifications, conformance, and protocol testing.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical hands‑on experience with 5G NR fundamentals, ENDC, and protocol stacks.
• Hands‑on operational experience with industry-standard telecom test tools including Qualcomm tools, TM500, and RuSIM.
• Proven expertise in Linux environment navigation, log parsing, and Python scripting for automation, debug, and log analysis.
• Solid practical grasp of O-RAN and CU‑DU split network architectures and interface testing.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and effective stakeholder communication capabilities.
• Immediate joiners preferred (mandatory availability requirement).
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional on‑site operations in Bangalore, India.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier-1 global telecom equipment manufacturers, operators, or chipset vendors.
• Hands‑on familiarity with O-RAN interfaces and deployment models, CI/CD tools (Jenkins), and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working with 5G Standalone (SA) architecture, advanced feature exposure, and generative AI testing tools.
• Active participation in 3GPP standardization groups, telecom user groups, or open-source testing communities.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Hughes Systique Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Aditi Bangale (Technical Recruitment Specialist at Hughes Systique)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.hsc.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Telecom Engineering Package
• Work Schedule: On-Site Professional Operations (Bangalore, India)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Bangalore 5G RAN Test Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Employment

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this 5G RAN Protocol / E2E Test Engineer position with Hughes Systique in Bangalore, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your TM500/RuSIM hands‑on tenure, Python automation scripting background, and O-RAN / CU-DU architecture exposure.