4G/5G RAN Test Engineer III
Plano, Texas
Contract
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8–10 years’ experience in wireless/RAN technologies or 6+ years with Master’s
- Deep understanding of 4G/5G concepts: scheduling, power control, beamforming, MIMO, ENDC
- Hands-on experience validating features, creating test cases, optimizing parameters, and troubleshooting in LTE & 5G environments
- Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, wireless system layers (PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, PDCP) and call processing
- Experience with lab testing, IOT/inter-vendor testing, product & SW release evaluation
- Experience with Kubernetes, virtualization, ORAN validation, and integration
- Familiarity with tools: protocol analyzers, XCAL/QXDM, Wireshark, channel emulators, spectrum analyzers
- Understanding of IOT technologies (eMTC, NB-IOT, S1, X2 interfaces), EMS, and network management
- Experience with SW development is a plus
- Familiarity with network/hardware architecture (Core and RAN)
- Experience guiding or mentoring customers and internal teams on product features
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Product & Feature Validation (test design, execution, lab/IOT testing, reporting)
- 25% Troubleshooting & Protocol Analysis (issue resolution, multi-vendor scenarios)
- 20% Performance Analysis & Documentation (system/data analysis, optimization)
- 15% Customer Engagement & Education (demos, technical presentations, coordination with cross-functional/global teams)
- Develop, execute, and document validation and performance tests for 4G & 5G RAN products
- Analyze customer and product requirements, convert them into test cases and actionable plans
- Set up and maintain virtualized lab and test environments (including Kubernetes)
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to resolve technical issues and drive feature roll-outs
- Educate customers on new products and solutions
- Lead presentations and reporting to convey results and technical recommendations
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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What you didn’t know about us:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
- Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
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