Onsite RAN Engineer (LTE/5G) – Santa Clara

Ericsson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking an experienced Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to join our team in Santa Clara. The role focuses on designing, deploying, configuring, and optimizing end-to-end RAN deployments across LTE and 5G, with hands-on installation, testing, and troubleshooting of radio equipment and network components.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable wireless solutions, develop deployment guides, and stay current with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with Radio Access Networks.
• Deep understanding of LTE and 5G RAN architectures and protocols.
• Strong knowledge of gNodeB/eNodeB deployment, RF fundamentals, RAN interfaces (NG, Xn, S1, X2) and mobility management.
• Experience with telecom test and troubleshooting tools including packet capture and protocol analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain RAN infrastructure.
• Install and commission radio equipment, antennas, base stations, and associated network components.
• Configure and optimize LTE and 5G RAN environments.
• Perform network integration, testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot radio, transport, and connectivity issues.
• Analyze RF performance metrics and implement optimization strategies to improve coverage, capacity, and quality.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver reliable wireless solutions.
• Stay current with emerging wireless technologies, standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

RAN engineering

LTE/5G RAN

gNodeB/eNodeB

RF fundamentals

Performance optimization

Linux familiarity

Scripting

Open RAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/related

Tools

Packet capture

Protocol analysis

Telecom test tools

Job description

Ericsson is seeking an experienced Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to join our team in Santa Clara. The role focuses on designing, deploying, configuring, and optimizing end-to-end RAN deployments across LTE and 5G, with hands-on installation, testing, and troubleshooting of radio equipment and network components.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable wireless solutions, develop deployment guides, and stay current with industry best practices.