RAN Software Development Engineer
3 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance Location: Dallas, Texas Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Monday Friday Position Summary: Salient Global Technologies CORP is seeking a highly skilled RAN Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced network solutions supporting LTE, 5G, and next-generation wireless technologies. This position requires a Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent), and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in LTE and 5G network engineering. Candidates with degrees from accredited U.S. institutions are strongly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and deploy Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) APIs on network devices by interpreting technical and business requirements., • Design LTE/5G/6G end-to-end call flows from Radio to Core network; provide protocol parameter templates, unit test cases, and API documentation., • Develop high-level architecture diagrams, testing strategies, and detailed execution plans., • Execute and validate end-to-end test plans; collect and analyze technical and business data., • Prepare executive summaries and technical presentations for internal and client stakeholders., • Serve as a domain expert for RAN call flows, UE protocol stack operations, and integration across Radio, Core, and Front-End Applications., • Install and configure multi-vendor network products (Cisco, Ciena, Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson) in lab, test, and pre-production environments., • Develop and execute test cases for protocol layers such as RRC, MAC, PDCP, RLC, and SDAP., • Analyze and troubleshoot signaling and user-plane protocol issues and implement corrective solutions., • Design and implement debug harnesses and instrumentation for baseband chip validation., • Capture and process RF data using tools such as QXDM, Channel Emulator, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and AI-based tools., • Configure radios for various engineering parameters (e.g., RF slicing, power, frequency, bandwidth, modulation)., • Validate conformity and compliance specifications for Radios under test; perform RF path loss calculations, system modeling, and predictions., • Develop software applications for I/Q RF stream data collection and post-analysis., • Capture and replicate commercial core network architecture within lab test environments., • Design and implement packet capture harnesses for core network analysis., • Develop and maintain applications using Python, C, Shell, and Go programming languages., • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Red Hat OpenShift and OpenStack environments., • Utilize Jira, Confluence, and Git for version control, project tracking, and documentation., • Prepare and maintain professional documentation, reports, and high-level presentations using standard office tools. Qualifications: • Education:, • Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent)., • Preference will be given to candidates who hold degrees from accredited U.S. institutions., • Experience:, • Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in LTE and 5G networks, including RAN design, radio configuration, and core network integration., • Strong understanding of UE, Radio, and Core network architecture and operation., • Technical Skills:, • Proficiency in programming languages: Python, C, Shell, Go., • Experience with CI/CD environments, including OpenShift and OpenStack., • Familiarity with tools such as QXDM, Spectrum Analyzer, Channel Emulator, Signal Generator., • Experience with RF testing, signal processing, and network protocol debugging., • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Git for project and version control. Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.