RAN Validation Engineer

SpaceX

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On-site
Location
Palo Alto, CARedmond, WA
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$135,000–$175,000 / yr
Posted
68 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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As a RAN Validation Engineer (Starlink Mobile), you will join the team developing a satellite-to-mobile network to provide global cellular connectivity. You will be responsible for validating and optimizing the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack by developing automated test cases, performing lab and field testing, and analyzing network performance. Your daily work involves building software tools and database queries to tune eNB/gNB parameters, analyzing UE and eNB/gNB logs to root-cause issues, and maintaining RAN lab infrastructure. You will utilize Python for test automation and data analysis within Linux environments using Git. The role requires deep knowledge of 3GPP specifications, LTE, and 5G-NR protocols, specifically debugging at the PHY, MAC, and RRC layers to support direct-to-cell service for existing cellular devices.

Skills

4G 5G LTE 5G-NR RAN eNB gNB Python Linux Git QXDM XCAL 3GPP RF Troubleshooting Test Automation PHY MAC RRC

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain automated test cases and frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation.
  • Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and root-cause RAN issues.
  • Lead UE log collection and perform field testing to support eNB/gNB feature development.
  • Build software tools and database queries to analyze RAN performance and tune parameters.
  • Manage and prioritize network issues to drive fixes with the development team.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure and testbed setups.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
  • Experience with RAN parameter configuration, optimization, and performance analysis.
  • Experience with Python for test automation and data analysis, Linux, and Git.
  • Experience developing, executing, and managing LTE/5G-NR test cases.
  • 2+ years of experience with eNB/gNB and/or modem validation (preferred).
  • 2+ years of lab and/or field experience in new product introduction or product certification (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of LTE and 5G-NR protocols with hands-on experience debugging PHY, MAC, and RRC layers (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required export authorizations.

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