RAN Engineer - (software testing and verification engineer) - Redmond WA
Posted 1 day ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
onsite
Remote or Redmond, Washington
Summary: This role is a 6-month onsite contract for a RAN Engineer focused on telecommunications testing and automation in a customer lab environment in the United States. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with 4G/5G network technologies and automated validation frameworks, offering opportunities for long-term growth. Candidates will collaborate with engineering and QA teams to enhance automation expertise and ensure the quality of telecom products. There is potential for contract extension beyond the initial term.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute automated test cases for telecom products and network functionality.
- Enhance automation frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot test failures and collaborate with development and QA teams.
- Document test cases, frameworks, and processes clearly.
Key Skills:
- Experience working onsite in a customer lab environment.
- Prior AT&T experience preferred.
- Strong experience with Robot Framework for test automation.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Experience with Perl scripting.
- Solid understanding of telecom technologies (5G, LTE, IP networking).
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to document test cases, frameworks, and processes clearly.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Redmond
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: onsite
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
This is a 6-month onsite contract opportunity for a RAN Engineer working directly in a customer lab environment within the United States. The role supports advanced telecommunications testing and automation, focusing on 4G/5G network technologies and automated validation frameworks. Candidates will work hands-on with cutting-edge wireless systems while contributing to the quality and reliability of large-scale telecom products and services.
The standout feature of this role is the deep technical, hands-on exposure to real-world telecom lab environments. This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy building automation from the ground up and working close to the network. You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering and QA teams, strengthen your automation expertise using modern frameworks, and gain valuable experience in carrier-grade wireless testing. There is also strong potential for extension beyond the initial 6 months, making this an excellent role for long-term growth.
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience working onsite in a customer lab environment
- Prior AT&T experience preferred
- Strong experience with Robot Framework for test automation
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience with Perl scripting
- Solid understanding of telecom technologies (5G, LTE, IP networking)
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to document test cases, frameworks, and processes clearly
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with additional scripting or programming languages (Bash, Java, Go)
- Experience with performance, security, or reliability test automation
- Experience with 4G/5G UE log analysis
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development environments
What You Will Be Doing
You will design, develop, and execute automated test cases to validate telecom products and network functionality. This role involves enhancing automation frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting test failures, and collaborating closely with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Automated Test Case Development (Robot Framework, Python)
- 25% Telecom Network Testing (5G/LTE/IP)
- 20% Framework Enhancement & CI/CD Integration
- 15% Debugging, Reporting & Documentation
Daily Responsibilities
- 75% Hands-On Automation & Test Execution
- 15% Collaboration with Engineering & QA Teams
- 10% Documentation & Reporting
Additional Notes:
- Candidate is required to work onsite in a customer lab
- Supplier is responsible for the cost to return company-issued laptop and materials at the end of the assignment