RAN Validation Engineer

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking telecom company as a RAN Validation Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge private 5G deployments, ensuring robust network security and performance. You will collaborate with engineers and architects to validate software releases and conduct critical field testing. With a focus on quality and innovation, this position provides an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in a rapidly evolving industry. If you are passionate about telecom and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k

Long-Term growth potential

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in telecom/wireless with strong hands-on 5G exposure.
• Certifications such as CCNA or 5G-related vendor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying private 5G networks.
• Create and execute test cases, validate software releases, and document bugs.
• Conduct field tests for KPIs like throughput, latency, and connection stability.

Skills

Python

pytest

Kubernetes

4G and 5G RAN

Software Release Testing

Education

Bachelor’s in Telecom

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

Wireshark

NetFlow

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company provided pay range

This range is provided by NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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RAN Validation Engineer

Key Skills:

• Automation Coding: Python, pytest (Python testing framework)
• Kubernetes environment experience (good to have Linux too)
• 4G and 5G RAN knowledge and hands-on experience
• Software Release Testing: use case assessment, test case creation, documentation

Responsibilities:

• Private 5G Deployment: Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying private 5G networks.
• Release Validation: Create and execute test cases, validate software releases, and document bugs.
• Field Testing: Conduct field tests for KPIs like throughput, latency, and connection stability.
• Troubleshooting: Handle root cause analysis, escalate complex issues to vendors if needed.
• Network Security: Ensure 5G networks meet security standards (encryption, network slicing).
• Documentation: Maintain detailed logs, test reports, and recommendations.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Support engineers, network architects, IT, and ops teams.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with emerging 5G, edge computing, IoT tech.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor’s in Telecom, Electrical Engineering, CS, or related field
• Experience: 3-5 years in telecom/wireless; strong hands-on 5G/LTE exposure preferred
• Certifications: CCNA, CWNP, or 5 G-related vendor certifications (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei)

Bonus Skills (Preferred):

• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, RF optimization)
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools like Wireshark, NetFlow

What you didn’t know about us:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term growth potential
• 401k
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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