Senior 5G RAN Lab Test Engineer

DeepSig Inc • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

DeepSig Inc. is a venture backed and product centric technology startup building revolutionary wireless processing software solutions using cutting edge machine learning techniques to transform baseband processing, wireless sensing, and other key wireless applications. We are looking for a skilled Lab Test Engineer to join our team focused on testing the O-RAN Distributed Unit (DU) software and hardware components. The role involves planning, designing, and executing test cases to ensure conformance, interoperability, performance, and reliability of O-RAN DU in compliance with O-RAN Alliance and 3GPP specifications. The candidate will work closely with development, integration, and network teams to validate DU functionality within the O-RAN architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in testing telecom network elements, preferably O-RAN DU or similar RAN components.
• In-depth knowledge of O-RAN architecture and interfaces (F1, E2, Open Fronthaul, A1, etc.).
• Familiarity with 3GPP NR standards and protocols.
• Massive MIMO testing experience is must.
• Strong skills in test automation, scripting languages (Python, Shell, etc.), and test management tools.
• Experience with virtualization, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and cloud-native environments.
• Good understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting using RAN test equipment, protocol debuggers, and logging tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience at a Tier-1 OEM or US MNO is highly valued.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience of NFV, SDN, and virtualized RAN (vRAN) test experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with performance and stress testing using RAN test equipment.
• Familiarity with security testing within telecom environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases, and scripts for O-RAN DU software and related interfaces.
• Perform conformance testing to verify compliance with O-RAN and 3GPP standards.
• Conduct interoperability (IOT) testing between O-RAN DU and other network elements such as O-CU and O-RU.
• Execute end-to-end (E2E) testing scenarios to validate the complete O-RAN communication chain.
• Identify, log, and track defects; work collaboratively with development teams to resolve issues.
• Automate test cases and contribute to CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
• Validate performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure DU meets required standards.
• Participate in site commissioning and integration support.
• Prepare detailed test reports, documentation, and provide feedback for product improvements.
• Stay updated with latest O-RAN Alliance releases, specifications, and testing methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Employee stock option grant program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Great work / life balance.
• Encouragement of participation in scientific publications, conferences, and open-source software.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees