RAN Software Development Engineer in Dallas

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• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

RAN Software Development Engineer


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- 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 .
  
  
• 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 : 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.

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