What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAN Engineer - (software testing and verification engineer) - Redmond WA position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
This is a 6-month onsite contract opportunity for a RAN Engineer working directly in a customer lab environment within the United States. The role supports advanced telecommunications testing and automation, focusing on 4G/5G network technologies and automated validation frameworks. Candidates will work hands-on with cutting-edge wireless systems while contributing to the quality and reliability of large-scale telecom products and services.
The standout feature of this role is the deep technical, hands-on exposure to real-world telecom lab environments. This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy building automation from the ground up and working close to the network. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional engineering and QA teams, strengthen your automation expertise using modern frameworks, and gain valuable experience in carrier-grade wireless testing. There is also strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6 months, making this an excellent role for long-term growth.
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Required Skills & Experience
You will design, develop, and execute automated test cases to validate telecom products and network functionality. This role involves enhancing automation frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting test failures, and collaborating closely with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.
Tech Breakdown
The standout feature of this role is the deep technical, hands-on exposure to real-world telecom lab environments. This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy building automation from the ground up and working close to the network. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional engineering and QA teams, strengthen your automation expertise using modern frameworks, and gain valuable experience in carrier-grade wireless testing. There is also strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6 months, making this an excellent role for long-term growth.
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience working onsite in a customer lab environment
- Prior AT&T experience preferred
- Strong experience with Robot Framework for test automation
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience with Perl scripting
- Solid understanding of telecom technologies (5G, LTE, IP networking)
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to document test cases, frameworks, and processes clearly
- Experience with additional scripting or programming languages (Bash, Java, Go)
- Experience with performance, security, or reliability test automation
- Experience with 4G/5G UE log analysis
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development environments
You will design, develop, and execute automated test cases to validate telecom products and network functionality. This role involves enhancing automation frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting test failures, and collaborating closely with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Automated Test Case Development (Robot Framework, Python)
- 25% Telecom Network Testing (5G/LTE/IP)
- 20% Framework Enhancement & CI/CD Integration
- 15% Debugging, Reporting & Documentation
- 75% Hands-On Automation & Test Execution
- 15% Collaboration with Engineering & QA Teams
- 10% Documentation & Reporting
- Candidate is required to work onsite in a customer lab
- Supplier is responsible for the cost to return company-issued laptop and materials at the end of the assignment