RAN Engineer LTE/5G - Onsite Santa Clara

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Santa Clara

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and optimize end‑to‑end RAN deployments.

You will work across the network stack from radio to core, ensuring reliable wireless performance and contributing to mobile network innovation. The role requires deep LTE/5G RAN knowledge, hands‑on deployment experience, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of 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, mobility management, and optimization.
• Experience with telecom test and troubleshooting tools, including packet capture and protocol analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and networking fundamentals.
• Preferred: Open RAN, private networks, scripting, 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.
• Develop and maintain deployment guides and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Stay current with emerging wireless technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

RAN design

LTE/5G knowledge

gNodeB/eNodeB

RF fundamentals

Linux networking

Troubleshooting tools

Python scripting

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

telecom test tools

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and optimize end‑to‑end RAN deployments.

You will work across the network stack from radio to core, ensuring reliable wireless performance and contributing to mobile network innovation. The role requires deep LTE/5G RAN knowledge, hands‑on deployment experience, and strong troubleshooting skills.