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NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company

5G RAN System Engineer

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Telecommunications, IT & Emerging Technologies in Telecom and IT No C2C, Only W2 candidates

Hiring for RAN System Engineer in Plano, TX (Fully Onsite)

Key Technical Requirements

Strong 4G/5G RAN Call Processing expertise

Deep understanding of 3GPP Layer 2/3 protocols

Analyze and troubleshoot 3GPP protocol call processing: RRC, NAS, MAC Layer

End‑to‑end RAN and Core protocols

Experience with SA/NSA, Massive MIMO, Hybrid Beamforming

Solid background in scheduling algorithms, KPI analysis, and log analysis

Hands‑on troubleshooting of software validation and network performance issues

Ability to generate technical reports, analyze results, and discuss deliverables with customers

Role Responsibilities

Support software validation and feature performance testing in customer networks

Communicate findings and prepare reports for customer approval of software releases

Collaborate with RF engineers for field test execution but primarily office/lab‑based role

Handle multiple projects with flexibility; strong analytical skills required

Execute system‑level performance analysis and troubleshooting

Prepare technical reports for customers and provide validation of software deliverables

Candidate Profile / Preferences

Ideal: 8–12 years of experience in wireless system engineering or vendor environment

Bachelor’s degree preferred (may consider candidates without a degree if strong domain expertise)

Strong communication skills; ability to work directly with customer engineering teams

Looking for system‑level experts, not RF optimization engineers

Prior experience in RAN system integration, log analysis, and troubleshooting highly valued

Technical Skills:

Protocol knowledge: 3GPP, RRC, NAS, MAC

KPI analysis, log analysis, & troubleshooting

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Telecommunications

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