5G Packet Core Engineer — Hybrid Contract

Hireteq Solutions Inc.; Ellenwood (GA); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications solutions provider is seeking a Mid-Senior Network Telecommunications Engineer in Ellenwood, GA. The role involves providing engineering expertise in testing, validation, and integration of mobile packet core networks (4G/5G). Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with EPC/5GC, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in analysis tools like Wireshark. This contract role offers a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote days, along with a competitive pay range of $45-$50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-4 years of experience with packet core (EPC/5GC).
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards (Release 15–18).
• Experience with Mavenir, Druid, or equivalent cores.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in testing, validation, and integration of mobile packet core networks.

Skills

Hands-on experience with packet core (EPC/5GC)

Proficiency with Wireshark, tcpdump

Scripting/automation skills (Python preferred)

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Routing platform experience

Education

College degree

Tools

Spirent Landslide

Keysight

IXIA

Viavi CMX 500

Job description

A telecommunications solutions provider is seeking a Mid-Senior Network Telecommunications Engineer in Ellenwood, GA. The role involves providing engineering expertise in testing, validation, and integration of mobile packet core networks (4G/5G). Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with EPC/5GC, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in analysis tools like Wireshark. This contract role offers a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote days, along with a competitive pay range of $45-$50 per hour.