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Onsite 5G O-RAN Test and Integration Engineer
1099, FTE available
Denver, Colorado

Exciting opportunity for a 5G O-RAN QA Test Engineer with experience working in QA Test Labs testing Open RAN (O-RAN) based 5G Systems, BBU (CU and DU) and remote radio head units (RRU) and RIC DUTs in controlled lab wireless environments. You will design, implement, and support the testing of the infrastructure supporting them, and will participate in the identification of strategic areas of development and improvement of the vendor OEM products. The position requires regular on-site presence inside the QA technology lab in Denver, Colorado. After some substantial period of time coming up to speed and qualifying yourself as a highly knowledgeable, experience, reliable & trust-worthy test engineer, the opportunity for only Denver-based candidates could possibly have the option of some work from home days when test cases that do not require an in-lab hands-on presence to progress testing forward.

Additionally, as part of the wireless Test team, the Open RAN Test Engineer will support the Engineering team and perform the role of Test and Validation for the RAN network in the following areas:

• Analysis, definition and execution of the RAN and O-RAN test plans to meet the customer requirements, ensuring the solution implementation will meet the quality, robustness requirements
• Identification, analysis, and mitigation of issues reported from internal and customer lab tests
• Log analysis and issue investigation including communication of issues to ecosystem partners and follow up investigations where required
• Tracking and reporting of progress to key stakeholders

A successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in RAN test programs in the 3GPP and O-RAN environments. A willingness to learn and participate in other connectivity testing (Wi-Fi, CBRS etc.) is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design of the 5G RAN lab test program including analysis of the requirements, definition of test cases and identification of the required test equipment and test environment.
• Participate in investigations in to reported lab issues, ensuring that issues are resolved in a timely manner and that any resulting learnings are captured in an internal "best practices" guidance note for future activities
• Identify, investigate, and communicate issues during the testing activities including root cause analysis and enhancement identification
• Report to project stakeholders including management and Engineering teams on status of activities
• Test, evaluate and bring up Open RAN (O-RAN) based 5G System, BBU (CU and DU) and remote radio head units (RRU) and RIC DUTs in controlled lab wireless environments.
• Test and debug customer/ OEM deployment issues and partner with OEMs for resolution through development engineers. This will include log analysis, capturing packets via Wireshark, consisting of a robust understanding of 5G protocol stacks, chasing corner cases, and supporting customers as needed. You will work closely with development and testing teams to resolve issues. This could include modifying system designs and implementing the solution.
• Install system images from the ground up to setup 5G servers, controllers, routers, access points and access points, access point controllers, rendering servers, and other software/firmware interfaces
• Set up lab/field end-to-end system to enable full functionalities and ensure satisfactory system performance/protocols/features.
• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
• Characterize system performance, stability, and field testing.
• Generate and present system evaluation and test reports to customers.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

• Familiarity with 3GPP and O-RAN specifications
• 3+ years of experience as a field engineer or system test engineer with 5G wireless/cellular systems
• 3+ years of experience with cellular and/or Wi-Fi standards
• End-to-end wireless/cellular system knowledge including device, O-RAN, 5G core network elements (AMF, SMF, UPF, and etc.), and integration experience
• Scripting skills (Linux system, Python) for data processing
• Experience using Wireshark for packet capture
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems
• Recent hands-on experience with the following lab equipment: Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Vector Network Analyzer, RF High Impedance probes, Function Generators, Oscilloscope and Multi-meter
• Understanding of TCP/IP and Internet protocols in general.
• MUST be local to the Greater Metro Denver area with a fulltime local principal residence. NO relocation reimbursement assistance possible.
• Must not require assistance obtaining US Resident employment status eligibility

Benefits

BOTH direct-1099, single-member C2C, or W2 Full-Time Employment opportunity available for this position. NO Third-party companies may apply for one of their candidates.

For W2 FTE candidates, Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our Cable and Telecommunication clients. We offer a professional work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, 401K, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.