RAN Feature Test engineer

RAN Feature Tester (4G/5G RAN)

Location: Fairfax VA (100% Onsite)

Duration: Long-term Contract

Industry: Telecom / Wireless / RAN Testing

We are looking for a RAN Feature Tester to support cutting-edge 4G LTE and 5G radio product validation in a lab environment. This is a great opportunity to work on next-generation wireless technologies before they are deployed in live networks.

Role Overview:

This role is part of a Product & Services Readiness team responsible for validating and testing new radio technologies before deployment into major telecom operator networks. The engineer will work in a lab environment supporting feature testing, integration, troubleshooting, and validation of Ericsson radio products for large customer deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform integration, testing, certification, and implementation of LTE/5G technologies in lab environments

• Validate new software and hardware features for radio/baseband products

• Execute feature testing, troubleshooting, and proof-of-concept activities

• Support Ericsson NPI projects including integration, configuration, and feature validation

• Troubleshoot radio, baseband, and network issues during testing activities

• Execute Test Object Lists (TOL) and document test results

• Work closely with internal engineering teams and customer stakeholders

• Support automation initiatives to improve testing efficiency

Required Skills:

• Strong LTE/5G wireless knowledge

• Experience with RAN testing, feature testing, or network integration

• Understanding of radio/baseband functionality and wireless protocols

• Experience troubleshooting wireless network issues in lab or field environments

• Hands-on experience with telecom test tools and log analysis

• Strong communication and customer interaction skills

Preferred Background:

• Ericsson RAN/Radio experience

• T-Mobile project exposure

• Automation/scripting experience is a plus

What you didn’t know about us:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

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