Resident Engineer Ericsson - Level I , II and III X 6
Dallas, TX
Contract
$50/hr - $60/hr
Hiring: 5G Core & Cloud RAN Engineer – Ericsson
Location: Remote (anywhere within the USA)
Must have an active USA work authorization
We are looking for experienced Telecom Engineers with strong hands-on experience in Ericsson Cloud RAN, EPC, and 5G Core networks. This opportunity will support network operations, integration, testing, automation, upgrades, and troubleshooting in a lab environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support Ericsson Cloud RAN and EPC operations, integration, and troubleshooting
• Work with 5G Core Network Functions including AMF, SMF, and UPF
• Perform lab integration, software upgrades, validation, troubleshooting, and post-upgrade testing
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Python and/or C/C++
• Troubleshoot network, application, and protocol-level issues across RAN and Core environments
• Support test execution, issue analysis, RCA, and resolution of complex network problems
• Develop and execute MOPs/test procedures for network changes and upgrades
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, testing, and development teams
Required Skills:
• Strong hands-on experience with Ericsson 4G/5G network solutions
• Experience with Cloud RAN and/or EPC operations
• Strong understanding of 5G Core – AMF, SMF, UPF
• Hands-on experience with network integration, testing, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Python and/or C/C++ test automation
• Good understanding of LTE/5G architecture, call flows, and telecom protocols
• Experience working in telecom lab environments
Preferred Skills:
• Ericsson ENM experience/certification
• Ericsson Private Networks experience/certification
• Cloud-native telecom experience including Kubernetes, containers, VNFs/CNFs
• Strong Linux and troubleshooting background
• Experience developing MOPs and performing RCA
Ideal Background:
We are particularly interested in engineers who have worked directly with Ericsson RAN/Core environments and can independently perform integration, testing, automation, upgrades, and complex troubleshooting.
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