What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAN Wireless SME position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
We’re looking for a RAN Wireless Subject Matter Expert with deep 4G/5G air interface and system-level expertise to support next-gen wireless product development and customer engagements.
This is not a test engineer role — we need a systems-level thinker who can bridge product, performance, and customer requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Translate customer requirements → system & feature requirements
- Perform deep analysis of 4G/5G call flows and protocols
- Analyze UE logs (QXDM, XCAL) to identify performance issues
- Support new product introductions & SW releases
- Lead technical deep-dive sessions with customers (carriers)
- Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and HQ teams
- Support pre-sales and solution design discussions
What We’re Looking For
- 12 years of wireless experience (RAN focused)
- Strong expertise in 4G/5G air interface & performance
- Deep understanding of 3GPP standards (Rel-15/16 preferred)
- Hands-on experience with:
- UE log analysis (QXDM, XCAL)
- Protocol stack (PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC)
- Experience with Massive MIMO, Beamforming, LTE-NR interworking
- Ability to convert business/customer needs into system requirements
- Strong communication and customer-facing experience
Nice to Have
- Background with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, or similar OEMs
- Experience with virtualized networks
- Exposure to lab field troubleshooting (IODT, chipset testing)
What We’re Looking For
- Strong field leadership and hands-on execution mindset
- Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to safety, quality, and on-time delivery
- Excellent communication with technical teams and stakeholders
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