Cellular Systems Engineer: 5G, LTE & Testing

Inuplands; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cellular Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. The role covers the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of cellular and wireless capabilities, working on 3G, LTE, and 5G protocols with C, C++, and Python.

You will perform structured test plans in lab and field environments, contribute to test automation, and collaborate with government and contractor teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, networks, wireless communications, or test & evaluation.
• Experience with cellular protocols and standards including 3G, LTE, and 5G.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience developing, executing, or supporting structured test activities in lab or field environments.
• Understanding of wireless protocol fundamentals, device behavior, vulnerabilities, and performance characteristics.
• Ability to analyze technical data and clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of cellular/wireless capabilities for government R&D and testing activities.
• Develop and assess cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments.
• Perform software engineering activities including design, coding, integration, debugging, and maintenance using C, C++, and Python.
• Develop, execute, and refine test plans, procedures, and protocols for lab, simulated, OTA, and field test events.
• Support test and evaluation activities through preparation, execution, data collection, reduction, analysis, reporting, and briefing development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, RF analysis, modeling, and test infrastructure.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Wireless protocols

3G LTE 5G

Test & evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Test frameworks

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Cellular Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. The role covers the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of cellular and wireless capabilities, working on 3G, LTE, and 5G protocols with C, C++, and Python.

You will perform structured test plans in lab and field environments, contribute to test automation, and collaborate with government and contractor teams. U.S.