RAN Engineer (4GLTE 5GNR)

he ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of LTE/5G NR technologies, RAN architecture, call processing, 3GPP standards, and wireless system performance, along with the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to carrier customers and internal teams., * Develop product, feature, and system requirements based on customer and network requirements.

• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into detailed system requirements and design specifications for development teams.
• Perform product and feature performance analysis and evaluate new product and software releases.
• Analyze and troubleshoot detailed 4G LTE and 5G NR call flows and wireless protocols, particularly issues identified during lab and field testing.
• Support chipset interoperability and IODT testing and troubleshoot technical issues through lab and field trials.
• Support new technology and virtualized network introductions.
• Provide technical expertise during pre-sales activities and develop technical solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Work directly with carrier customers to explain complex technical designs, capabilities, and network solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations and educate customers on new wireless products, features, and services.
• Support successful product deployments, new product rollouts, lab testing, and field trials.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, R&D, logistics, support organizations, and Samsung HQ teams.
• Assist in resolving technical and project issues while maintaining customer commitments and timelines.
• Travel periodically to support customer meetings, testing, and project activities.

• 12+ years of wireless/telecommunications industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G NR air interface, RAN architecture, and call processing.
• Strong understanding of PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, and PDCP protocol layers.
• Knowledge of 5G technologies including:
• Massive MIMO
• Hybrid Beamforming
• 5G Numerology
• New Waveforms
• LTE-NR interworking/co-existence
• 5G SA/NSA technologies
• Understanding of 3GPP systems and Core/RAN network architecture.
• Experience with system engineering activities such as:
• Feature requirement identification
• Feature documentation
• Parameter optimization
• Performance analysis
• Test strategy development
• Troubleshooting
• Experience with 3GPP Release 15/16 is preferred.
• Experience with wireless test and troubleshooting tools such as XCAL, QXDM, Wireshark, and Channel Emulator is highly desirable.
• Understanding of both hardware and software architecture.
• Software development experience is a plus.