RAN Test & Integration Engineer (LTE/5G)

RAN Test & Integration Engineer (LTE/5G) - Lab
Bellevue, WA

Role Summary

You will integrate, test, and validate new Ericsson radio software/hardware in a lab environment, find and drive resolution of defects before network-wide rollout, and support customer acceptance (e.g., T-Mobile process). You'll work closely with Ericsson development units, customer units, CPMs, and the customer, and contribute to test automation to improve speed and coverage.

What You'll Do

• Integrate, configure, and validate LTE/5G RAN nodes (BBU/baseband, radios) in lab facilities; support initial/first-market applications.
• Plan and execute regression and feature test campaigns aligned to a Test Object List (TOL); perform risk assessments and demo new SW/HW capabilities.
• Run proof-of-concept testing for pre-commercial products and next-gen RAN equipment.
• Troubleshoot SW/HW issues, analyze logs/KPIs, isolate faults, and drive the defect lifecycle with engineering (PDU/DU) and CPMs; act as a liaison with the customer.
• Support NPI projects across multiple bands/technologies; maintain configuration control, versioning, rollback, and documentation.
• Prepare and present customer acceptance reports for feature/regression results.
• Contribute to test automation (e.g., Python/Robot/Jenkins) to accelerate repeatable testing.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Hands-on experience in RAN integration/test (LTE/5G NR) within OEM/operator/vendor lab environments.
• Proven execution of regression/feature/acceptance testing and authoring of clear test/acceptance reports.
• Strong troubleshooting & log analysis skills (Linux/CLI, syslogs, pcaps/Wireshark, KPIs) and use of defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Comfortable coordinating scope/resources/timelines with a Customer Project Manager (CPM) and presenting to customers.
• Familiarity with Ericsson eNodeB/gNodeB, BBU/baseband bring-up, SW load/rollback, and multi-band radio operations.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Ericsson RAN toolchains and North American carrier acceptance (e.g., T-Mobile).
• Python / Robot Framework scripting and CI exposure (Jenkins).
• RF/test instruments (Keysight/Anritsu), simulators, traffic generators.
• Prior FOA/first-market or NPI introduction experience.

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