RAN Engineer: LTE/5G Network Design & Optimization

Ericsson GmbH; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. is seeking an experienced Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize LTE and 5G RAN infrastructure in an onsite Santa Clara, CA setting.

You will install and commission radio equipment, configure core interfaces, and collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality wireless deployments. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, troubleshooting RF and network issues, and producing deployment documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Radio Access Networks.
• Deep understanding of LTE and 5G RAN architectures and protocols.
• Knowledge of gNodeB/eNodeB deployment, RF fundamentals, RAN interfaces (NG, Xn, S1, X2), mobility management and network performance optimization.
• Experience with telecom test and troubleshooting tools, including packet capture and protocol analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and networking fundamentals (IP routing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP).
• Preferred: Open RAN, private cellular networks, scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible), and cloud-native network functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain RAN infrastructure.
• Install and commission radio equipment, antennas, base stations, and 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.

Skills

LTE & 5G RAN

gNodeB/eNodeB deployment

RAN optimization

Linux networking

Troubleshooting tools

Communication skills

Private network tech (Open RAN)

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng./Telecommunications/Computer Eng./CS

Tools

Packet capture

Protocol analysis

Linux

Python

Ansible

Job description

Ericsson Inc. is seeking an experienced Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize LTE and 5G RAN infrastructure in an onsite Santa Clara, CA setting.

You will install and commission radio equipment, configure core interfaces, and collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality wireless deployments. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, troubleshooting RF and network issues, and producing deployment documentation.