Senior Telecommunications Lab Manager

Corner Alliance; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

FSA

Parental leave

Holidays

Cell phone reimbursements

Team-building events

Job summary

Corner Alliance in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Telecommunications Lab Manager with 10+ years in 4G/5G labs or operator networks to lead the state-of-the-art telecommunications lab. You will ensure safe operation, maintain equipment, and deliver results for nationwide public safety testing.

You will document test plans, analyze results, and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to drive improvements while maintaining compliance with TIA-607-B and lab safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in 4G/5G labs or operator networks.
• Experience with RRHs, BBUs, CSRs and interconnects.
• Proficiency with lab equipment: RF spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and audio QA tools.
• Strong documentation, safety compliance, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain lab documentation, cabling diagrams, and user manuals.
• Review test plans and data; recommend project/process improvements.
• Document analyses for audits; support lab safety audits in Boulder, CO.
• Manage lab equipment calibration, lifecycle tracking, and inventory.
• Set up and operate cellular lab test equipment for wireless testing.
• Support test bench setup, data collection, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify lab requirements and findings.
• Deliver on commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive.

Job description

***This role is contingent upon award***

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providingan enrichingemployee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Senior Telecommunications Lab Manager with 10+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

About the Role

As a Senior Telecommunications Lab Manager you will provide expert technical support fora state-of-the-art5G wireless telecommunications laboratory supporting a nationwide public safety broadband network. Your work will focus on lab equipment operation and maintenance, test plan execution, documentation, and safety compliance to ensure the lab functions as a reliable platform for network evaluation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Develop andmaintainlab documentation including cabling diagrams, lab connectivity configurations, and user manuals to document the function and interconnection of the variousassemblies andtroubleshoot lab system issues.

• Complete review of test plans and test data and make recommendations for project, program, and process improvements.

• Provide andmaintaindetailed documentation of analyses and process steps for audit purposes; support safety audit requirements of thetelecommunications lab in Boulder, Colorado.

• Support capital management and inventory requirements of lab equipment, including calibration support and lifecycle tracking.

• Set up andoperatecellular lab test equipment including RF spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and audio quality test platforms in support of wireless telecommunications testing activities.

• Support wireless telecommunications test bench setup, test case execution, data collection, and troubleshooting.

• Apply knowledge of wireless telecommunications equipment interconnection — including Remote Radio Head Units, Baseband Units, and Cell Site Routers — to support lab configuration and issue resolution.

• Ensure compliance with Telecommunications Industry Association grounding and bonding standards (TIA-607-B) and applicable lab safety protocols.

• Support construction, maintenance, and configuration of 4G and 5G cellular equipment within the lab environment.

• Collaborate with program staff, engineers, and stakeholders to clarify lab requirements, present findings, and support technical decision making.

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location

You will work as part of a dynamic teamin the Boulder, Colorado area.You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.

Required Experience/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

• 10+ years' experience supporting the construction and/or maintenance of 4G and 5G cellular equipment in an operator network or ina state-of-the-art5G wireless telecommunications laboratory.

• Familiarity with the interconnection of wireless telecommunications equipment such as Remote Radio Head Units (RRHs), Baseband Units (BBUs), and Cell Site Routers (CSRs).

• Experience with wireless telecommunications test bench setup, test case execution, data collection, and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with lab equipment maintenance, calibration support, and capital management inventory of lab equipment.

• Experience with the operation of cellular lab test equipment including RF spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and audio quality test platforms.

• Experience with the safety audit process of wireless telecommunications laboratories.

• Experience with Telecommunications Industry Association grounding and bonding standards TIA-607-B.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to develop technical reports, documentation, and management-ready presentations.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with a range of stakeholders, including government personnel, subject matter experts, and task managers, to clarify requirements, present findings, and support program and project decision making.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience supporting federal government clients or mission-critical public safety broadband programs in a laboratory or field environment.

About Us

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodationin order toapply for a position with CornerAllianceplease call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Corner Allianceparticipatesin theE-verifyprogram and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

Salary

Approximate Salary Estimate: $120,000- $160,000 annually

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