1 month ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$135k - $210k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated test cases and frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation, including functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing.
- Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and identify the root causes of RAN issues.
- Lead UE log collection and field testing for eNB/gNB feature development.
- Build software tools and database queries to analyze RAN performance and tune eNB/gNB parameters for KPI optimization.
- Manage and prioritize network issues and collaborate with developers to drive resolutions.
- Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure with partner teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
- Experience configuring, optimizing, and analyzing RAN performance.
- Experience using Python for test automation and data analysis, along with Linux and Git.
- Experience developing, executing, and managing LTE/5G-NR test cases, including test planning and results tracking.
- At least two years of experience with eNB/gNB and/or modem validation is preferred.
- At least two years of lab and/or field experience in new product introduction or product certification is preferred.
- Strong understanding of LTE and 5G-NR protocols with hands-on debugging at the PHY, MAC, and RRC layers is preferred.
- Experience with UE log analysis and QXDM/XCAL is preferred.
- Experience setting up RAN lab testbeds and troubleshooting RF equipment is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of 3GPP specifications and R17+ RAN features is preferred.
- Applicants must meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave, employee discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave under company policy.
- May be eligible for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- May require extended hours and weekend work when needed.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.