5G RAN Integration & Feature Test Engineer

Job Description

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.