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The Network Development Engineer, 5G NTN Network Integration and Test, Amazon Leo joins the Payload Integration and Test team to support a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation. This role focuses on the hands-on integration, validation, and troubleshooting of end-to-end satellite communications systems across space, ground, RF, modem, RAN, Core, transport, and cloud infrastructure. You will own the network integration path between Open RAN, 5G Core, IMS, and satellite payload test systems, validating 3GPP Release 17 NTN behaviors. Key tasks include debugging CU, DU, RU, and gNodeB connectivity, as well as troubleshooting NGC, NGU, NGAP, GTP U, SCTP, and MPLS. You will utilize Linux, Python, Wireshark, and protocol traces to drive root cause analysis for complex system behaviors within a lab-centered environment.
Integrate and validate end-to-end network connectivity across Open RAN, 5G Core, IMS, transport, and satellite test systems.
Validate 3GPP Release 17 NTN behaviors including attach, registration, bearer setup, and mobility.
Integrate Open RAN architecture components like CU, DU, RU, and gNodeB into lab and payload environments.
Validate VoNR and IMS call flows, including SIP signaling, media paths, and failure recovery.
Troubleshoot complex issues involving NGC, NGU, NGAP, GTP U, SCTP, MPLS, and Segment Routing.
Build and execute integration, regression, interoperability, and performance test plans for lab and HIL environments.
Use packet captures, protocol logs, and Linux tools to perform root cause analysis across RF, RAN, and Core teams.
Support readiness reviews, test reports, and operational handoffs for production-bound satellite network capabilities.
What we're looking for
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws.
Associate's degree or above.
5+ years of experience integrating, testing, or operating LTE or 5G networks in lab, carrier, vendor, or large scale production environments.
Strong practical knowledge of 3GPP network architecture, including RAN to Core interfaces and 5G user plane and control plane flows.
Experience with Open RAN or disaggregated RAN architecture, including CU, DU, RU, gNodeB integration, and related interfaces.
Knowledge of 3GPP Release 17 NTN concepts and ability to apply standards knowledge during integration and troubleshooting.
Experience with VoNR and IMS protocols, including SIP, RTP, registration, call setup, media path validation, and failure analysis.
Strong Linux networking skills and experience with Wireshark for troubleshooting routing, interfaces, packet captures, firewalls, tunnels, and performance.
Experience working in hands-on lab environments with physical infrastructure, HIL setups, and network equipment.
Experience with LEO, satellite communications, NTN, or space to ground network integration (preferred).
Experience with 3GPP Release 18 NTN or emerging NTN standards (preferred).
Experience with MOCN, MORAN, Multi PLMN broadcast, PLMN operations, network slicing, or shared RAN deployments (preferred).
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, MikroTik, or comparable routing and switching platforms (preferred).
Experience with MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, IS IS, QoS, and high availability transport design (preferred).
Python scripting experience for test automation, log parsing, packet analysis, or lab tooling (preferred).
Experience with Kubernetes, cloud networking, CI based regression, or automated lab orchestration (preferred).
Experience producing clear test reports, defect summaries, and executive ready readiness assessments (preferred).
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Bash
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Perl
Linux
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Packet Capture
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Version Control
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RF Networking
Network Telemetry
Incident Management