Senior Test Engineer - 4G EPC & 5G Core

CompNova; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Compnova Inc is seeking a skilled Packet Core Test Engineer to validate 4G EPC and 5G Core components. You will perform hands-on testing of SMF/PGW/SAEGW/SGW, analyze traces, and verify PFCP/GTPv2-C/Diameter/SCTP interactions in a Kubernetes-based environment.

Strong knowledge of LTE core procedures is essential. Proficiency in Wireshark, tcpdump, log analysis, and troubleshooting is required, along with familiarity with 3GPP specs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing of 4G/5G core elements (SMF/PGW/SAEGW/SGW).
• Strong LTE/core network protocol knowledge (NSA/SA).
• Proficient in network trace analysis and fault isolation.
• Experience with PFCP, GTPv2-C, Diameter, SCTP, HTTP/2, REST APIs.

Skills

SMF/PGW/SAEGW/SGW testing

LTE/NSA/SA core knowledge

Test automation mindset

Wireshark/tcpdump/log analysis

3GPP specs TS 23.501/23.502

PFCP/GTPv2-C/Diameter/SCTP/HTTP/2/REST

Kubernetes deployments

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Packet Core Test Engineer with hands-on experience in 4G EPC and 5G Core validation.

Required Skills

• Hands-on testing experience in SMF, PGW, SAEGW, or SGW
• Strong knowledge of LTE, NSA, and SA core network procedures
• Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments
• Good understanding of PFCP, GTPv2-C, Diameter, SCTP, HTTP/2, and REST APIs
• Expertise in Wireshark, tcpdump, log analysis, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of 3GPP specifications (TS 23.501/23.502, TS 23.401/23.402)
• Strong test automation mindset