Radio Access Network Tester

(W2 Candidates only)Job Title : RAN Tester Location : Onsite -Plano, TX Duration : 12+ Months Visa : USC OR GC ONLY OR H4 Role Summary :We’re seeking a hands-on RAN Feature Tester to support new product introduction work. This role will own features end to end from understanding and configuration through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting, with some exposure to production environments. Ideal candidates are comfortable working independently with minimal documentation and can operate in both lab and live network settings.Qualifications5+ years of RAN experience (LTE and 5G)Strong understanding of call flow (UE to RAN to Core)Hands-on feature testing and troubleshooting experienceExperience analyzing L1/L2/L3 logs and tracesKnowledge of NSA and SA architectures, carrier aggregation, VoNR, EPS fallbackFamiliarity with 3GPP standards and featuresExperience with tools such as QXDM/QCAT, XCAL, Wireshark, and log analysis toolsAbility to work independently and drive tasks without heavy oversightStrong communication skills; able to present findings to internal teams and customers PreferredDirect experience with RAN/radio/baseband (BBU) products or comparable OEM RAN gearBackground supporting NPI / new feature or new product introduction testingExperience supporting customer POCs for pre-commercial or next-gen RAN featuresExposure to test automation (scripting/tools to streamline repetitive lab work) ResponsibilitiesOwn assigned features end to end including understanding, configuration, testing, and validationPerform lab-based testing and support production node activities when neededTroubleshoot issues, identify root cause, and validate fixesCollect and analyze logs/traces and prepare test reportsReproduce network issues in lab environments and support escalation to design teams