Wireless Protocol Integration Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Milan (Italy) is seeking a Wireless Protocol Integration Engineer to support the integration, validation, and system-level adoption of 3GPP 5G and pre-6G protocol features. The role bridges protocol R&D development and end-to-end system validation, focusing on feature integration, test environments, and system-level validation.

This position plays a key role in early 6G pre-standard activities within a multi-site international setup, collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE/NR protocols.
• Linux OS knowledge.
• Python scripting.
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment.
• Technical communication in English.
• Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud-based environments (preferred).
• Tools: Git, Valgrind/Polaris, JIRA, Wireshark (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D 3GPP Protocol Development teams to integrate 5G and pre-6G features.
• Support UE and base station emulation.
• Contribute to pre-6G standards, following 3GPP evolution.
• Target, configure, and maintain host and test environments.
• Collaborate with R&D software teams and cross-functional experts to align on feature implementation and reproduce field issues.
• Design, build, and execute tests to validate protocol features using scripting languages.

Skills

3GPP LTE/NR protocols

Linux OS

Python scripting

English communication

CI/CD

Test frameworks

Git

Wireshark

Tools

JIRA

Docker

Job description

We are open to hiring for this role in Milan (Italy), Malaga (Spain), Fleet (UK), and Bucharest (Romania)

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Keysight is looking for a Wireless Protocol Integration Engineer to support the integration, validation, and system-level adoption of 3GPP 5G and pre-6G protocol features.

This role acts as a bridge between protocol R&D development and end-to-end system validation, working close to real implementations and evolving standards. The focus is on feature integration, test environments, and system-level validation.

This position plays a key role in early 6G pre-standard activities within a multi-site international setup.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D 3GPP Protocol Development teams to integrate 5G and pre-6G features
• Support UE and base station emulation
• Contribute to pre-6G standards, following 3GPP evolution
• Target, configure, and maintain host and test environments
• Collaborate with R&D software teams and cross-functional experts (systems, RF, protocol, product, customers/partners) to align on feature implementation, reproduce field issues, debug complex behaviors, and validate fixes
• Design, build, and execute tests to validate protocol features using scripting languages

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR protocols
• Linux OS knowledge
• Python scripting
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude
• Experience working in a multi-site environment
• Technical communication in English
• Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud-based environments (preferred)
• Tools: Git, Valgrind/Polaris, JIRA, Wireshark (preferred)

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