Mobile Network Engineer: 2G–5G Design & Deployment

Grid Networks; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GRID Networks is seeking a Mobile Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain the mobile network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across multiple nodes.

This role requires 3+ years in telecom, deep knowledge of 2G–5G signaling and core networks, Linux and scripting, and hands-on NMS/API experience. You will own production issues end to end and stay current with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in telecom or mobile network operations.
• Knowledge across generations 2G–5G and beyond (signaling, voice, data, roaming).
• Linux OS and scripting experience (Python, Bash).
• Experience with NetConf, SNMP, RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with SS7/MAP, Diameter signaling, IMS, 3GPP specs, GSMA.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Detail-oriented problem solver owning production issues end to end.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain mobile network infrastructure, including access and core components.
• Manage network systems and configurations for high performance and availability.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless operations and issue resolution.
• Develop and implement network security policies and procedures.
• Analyze network performance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Participate in incident response and problem management.
• Provide technical support to other teams as needed.
• Stay current with industry developments and best practices.

Skills

Mobile network tech (2G-5G)

Linux & scripting

NMS (SNMP/REST)

Signaling & core network

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS

Job description

GRID Networks is seeking a Mobile Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain the mobile network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across multiple nodes.

This role requires 3+ years in telecom, deep knowledge of 2G–5G signaling and core networks, Linux and scripting, and hands-on NMS/API experience. You will own production issues end to end and stay current with industry standards.