Validation Integration Engineer
Apply NowCompany: ADEX Corporation
Location: Plano, TX 75025
Description:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Private 5G Network Deployment:
o Assist in the design, configuration, and deployment of private 5G networks to meet enterprise-specific requirements.
o Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement private 5G solutions, ensuring integration with existing IT and telecommunications infrastructures.
o Provide on-site technical support during the installation, testing, and commissioning of 5G equipment and systems.
2. Private 5G Release Validation:
o Draft and execute test cases to validate quarterly Private 5G solution releases at the Ericsson testing facility.
o Document software defects with Private 5G releases and work with Private 5G product until to resolve in timely manner.
o Utilize network management tools to analyze network traffic, performance data, and system logs to isolate issues and ensure optimal functionality.
o Perform field tests to verify network performance against key metrics, such as throughput, latency, and connection stability.
o Conduct end-to-end testing of 5G services, including voice, video, and IoT applications, ensuring that the network meets service-level agreements (SLAs) and quality benchmarks.
o Assist in validating new network designs, upgrades, and software updates prior to full deployment.
3. Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
o Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving complex technical issues related to private 5G network hardware, software, and configurations.
o Provide hands-on troubleshooting, including diagnosing equipment failures, resolving interference issues, and optimizing signal strength.
o Collaborate with vendors and technology partners for advanced support and issue escalation when necessary.
4. Network Security & Compliance:
o Ensure that private 5G networks comply with security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and network slicing for secure data transmission.
o Work with cybersecurity teams to implement network security measures that protect against vulnerabilities and threats specific to 5G environments.
5. Documentation & Reporting:
o Maintain detailed records of all network activities, including installations, configurations, maintenance, and troubleshooting steps.
o Generate reports on network performance, test results, and any technical issues encountered, providing recommendations for improvements.
o Assist in creating technical documentation and training materials for internal teams on private 5G network operations.
6. Collaboration with Engineering Teams:
o Work closely with senior engineers, network architects, and other technical teams to support the development and optimization of private 5G solutions.
o Provide feedback and insights based on field experience to improve network designs and deployment strategies.
o Support cross-functional teams, including IT and operations, in aligning network performance with business goals.
7. Continuous Improvement & Learning:
o Stay up to date with emerging technologies in 5G, network virtualization, edge computing, and IoT.
o Participate in professional development opportunities and pursue relevant certifications to enhance expertise in private 5G networks.
o Collaborate in research and development projects aimed at advancing private 5G network capabilities and features.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications, networking, or wireless communications, with specific hands-on experience in 5G or LTE networks preferred.
Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP), or specific 5G-related certifications from vendors (e.g., Nokia, Ericsson, or Huawei).
Skills:
o Strong understanding of 5G network architecture, including core, radio access network (RAN), and mobile edge computing (MEC).
o Proficiency in deploying and managing private 5G or LTE networks, with knowledge of network slicing, spectrum allocation, and radio frequency (RF) optimization.
o Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., NetFlow, Wireshark, or similar).
o Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for telecommunications and wireless network issues.
o MUST-HAVE SKILLS - Automation Coding - Python, pytest (Python testing framework).
o GOOD to HAVE - Linux, Kubernetes
Preferred Competencies:
Strong ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex, large-scale projects.
1. Private 5G Network Deployment:
o Assist in the design, configuration, and deployment of private 5G networks to meet enterprise-specific requirements.
o Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement private 5G solutions, ensuring integration with existing IT and telecommunications infrastructures.
o Provide on-site technical support during the installation, testing, and commissioning of 5G equipment and systems.
2. Private 5G Release Validation:
o Draft and execute test cases to validate quarterly Private 5G solution releases at the Ericsson testing facility.
o Document software defects with Private 5G releases and work with Private 5G product until to resolve in timely manner.
o Utilize network management tools to analyze network traffic, performance data, and system logs to isolate issues and ensure optimal functionality.
o Perform field tests to verify network performance against key metrics, such as throughput, latency, and connection stability.
o Conduct end-to-end testing of 5G services, including voice, video, and IoT applications, ensuring that the network meets service-level agreements (SLAs) and quality benchmarks.
o Assist in validating new network designs, upgrades, and software updates prior to full deployment.
3. Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
o Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving complex technical issues related to private 5G network hardware, software, and configurations.
o Provide hands-on troubleshooting, including diagnosing equipment failures, resolving interference issues, and optimizing signal strength.
o Collaborate with vendors and technology partners for advanced support and issue escalation when necessary.
4. Network Security & Compliance:
o Ensure that private 5G networks comply with security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and network slicing for secure data transmission.
o Work with cybersecurity teams to implement network security measures that protect against vulnerabilities and threats specific to 5G environments.
5. Documentation & Reporting:
o Maintain detailed records of all network activities, including installations, configurations, maintenance, and troubleshooting steps.
o Generate reports on network performance, test results, and any technical issues encountered, providing recommendations for improvements.
o Assist in creating technical documentation and training materials for internal teams on private 5G network operations.
6. Collaboration with Engineering Teams:
o Work closely with senior engineers, network architects, and other technical teams to support the development and optimization of private 5G solutions.
o Provide feedback and insights based on field experience to improve network designs and deployment strategies.
o Support cross-functional teams, including IT and operations, in aligning network performance with business goals.
7. Continuous Improvement & Learning:
o Stay up to date with emerging technologies in 5G, network virtualization, edge computing, and IoT.
o Participate in professional development opportunities and pursue relevant certifications to enhance expertise in private 5G networks.
o Collaborate in research and development projects aimed at advancing private 5G network capabilities and features.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications, networking, or wireless communications, with specific hands-on experience in 5G or LTE networks preferred.
Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP), or specific 5G-related certifications from vendors (e.g., Nokia, Ericsson, or Huawei).
Skills:
o Strong understanding of 5G network architecture, including core, radio access network (RAN), and mobile edge computing (MEC).
o Proficiency in deploying and managing private 5G or LTE networks, with knowledge of network slicing, spectrum allocation, and radio frequency (RF) optimization.
o Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., NetFlow, Wireshark, or similar).
o Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for telecommunications and wireless network issues.
o MUST-HAVE SKILLS - Automation Coding - Python, pytest (Python testing framework).
o GOOD to HAVE - Linux, Kubernetes
Preferred Competencies:
Strong ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex, large-scale projects.