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5G RAN Integration & Feature Test Engineer: Bellevue, WA
We are seeking a Feature Tester / NPI Engineer / Lab Integration Engineer with strong hands-on 4G/5G RAN experience to support the testing and validation of new hardware, software, and features from Ericsson, Nokia, AT&T and T-Mobile before large-scale deployment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end integration, testing, troubleshooting, and customer delivery activities in both lab and field environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate 4G/5G RAN nodes from scratch, including site setup and 3GPP integration.
- Perform software installations, upgrades, and feature configurations.
- Test and validate new products, features, and releases (NPI environment).
- Work directly on baseband and radio hardware.
- Execute node configurations, commands, and troubleshooting activities.
- Analyze traces, logs, and UE logs to identify and resolve issues.
- Troubleshot hardware, software, configuration, UE, and network-related problems.
- Support lab testing, field deployments, customer trials, POCs, and acceptance testing.
- Monitor and analyze KPIs within live customer networks.
- Collaborate with customers and provide technical support throughout the deployment lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with 4G LTE and 5G RAN technologies.
- Experience with Ericsson, Nokia, AT&T or T-Mobile network environments.
- Strong understanding of 3GPP standards and 4G/5G call flows.
- Hands-on experience with baseband and radio hardware integration.
- Experience collecting and analyzing UE logs, traces, and network logs.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to work independently in lab and field environments.
- Excellent customer-facing communication skills.
- Understanding wireless network KPIs and performance analysis.