System Integration Engineer

Parallelwireless; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel Wireless is seeking a System Integration Engineer to deliver innovative functionalities for our Open RAN 5G NR base-station products. Based at our Nashua, NH HQ (near Boston), you will engage in testing, integration, and development activities for 5G L1/L2 features, and help automate testing and analysis with a hands-on, collaborative team.

You will review radio feature designs, define test strategies, and contribute to performance reports.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years in system integration of LTE or 5G radio access solutions.
• Experience in development of real-time software.
• Experience in programming with Python.
• Familiarity with MATLAB.
• Hands-on experience with radio test equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to understand how things work and apply practically.
• Hands-on, quick adaptation in dynamic environments.
• Self-starter with ownership and drive.
• Willingness to tackle ambitious performance goals.
• Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to review the design of new radio cellular features and suggest improvements.
• Define a test strategy to evaluate end-to-end performances per Open RAN/3GPP specs.
• Deliver technical reports and performance figures from lab experiments to teams.
• Handle and debug cellular system issues from labs or field.
• Design and develop system test methods to verify system performance.
• Lead and perform system integration and testing of RAN algorithms and radio equipment.
• Analyze product requirements and translate to task specifications.
• Understand customer use cases and design workflows for system performance.

Skills

Python programming

Real-time software

LTE/5G

Radio test equipment

MATLAB

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

BSc/MSc EE

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Job Overview

Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy‑efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks. We are looking for a System Integration Engineer to deliver innovative functionalities to our customers and optimize our next‑generation Open‑RAN 5G NR base‑station products. This position will be actively involved with product development activities including testing and integration of 5G L1 and L2 features and development of new testing and analysis. The role is based out of our Headquarters office in Nashua, NH, 45 miles north of Boston.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to review the design of new radio cellular features (e.g. rate adaptation, power control, scheduler, interference mitigation), challenge the implemented solutions, and suggest improvements.
• Define a test strategy to evaluate end‑to‑end performances and ensure conformance to design and technology specifications (Open RAN, 3GPP).
• Deliver technical reports and performance figures based on lab experiments to product and customer teams and provide instructions to automation teams.
• Handle and debug cellular system issues reported from internal labs or observed in the field by customers.
• Design and develop system test methods to verify system performance.
• Lead and perform system integration and testing of RAN algorithms and radio equipment.
• Analyze product requirement specifications and translate requirements to task specifications.
• Understand customer use cases and design proper workflows for overall system performance.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline (equivalent).
• 2+ years in system integration of LTE or 5G radio access solutions.
• Experience in development of real‑time software.
• Experience in programming with Python.
• Familiarity with MATLAB.
• Hands‑on experience with radio test equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Deep desire to understand "how things work" and convert to practical application.
• Love of learning complex technology and skills, being very hands‑on and adapting quickly to dynamic environment.
• A self‑starter who will take responsibility and do what it takes to get the job done with minimal direction.
• Someone who embraces the challenges of working on programs with aggressive performance and delivery goals.
• A team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Company Overview

Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN energy‑efficient hardware‑agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, green network. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we serve over 60 customers worldwide and have received more than 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry‑leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.