Solution Introduction Engineer

Ericsson • Bellevue, WA

19d • $84,500 - $111,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson is hiring an early-career Solution Introduction Engineer to serve as a Feature Test Engineer in its radio lab in Bellevue, Washington. The role provides hands-on experience with Ericsson radio software and hardware by testing products before deployment in North American customer networks. The primary goal is to validate functionality and resolve issues before network-wide rollout. The engineer collaborates with development teams, customer units, and customers, and may contribute to test automation initiatives.

The position supports feature testing and customer projects from planning through acceptance, as well as integration, certification, and implementation of 4G LTE and 5G technologies in customer lab and production environments. It also supports New Product Introduction projects involving baseband units and radios, and may demonstrate pre-commercial capabilities or conduct proofs of concept with customers. The engineer serves as a technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle and may lead testing activities and support newer team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically 2–6 years of relevant telecom experience, ideally in the radio/RAN domain, with hands-on LTE and/or 5G RAN software or hardware experience.
• Experience integrating, certifying, and implementing 4G LTE/5G in customer lab and production networks, including RAN troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with NSA NR, SA NR, carrier aggregation, and 4G/5G multi-band technologies, including network architecture and call flows.
• Familiarity with end-to-end feature testing, First Office Applications (FOAs), and adherence to schedules and contractual commitments.
• Experience with protocol verification tools such as QXDM, XCAL, or XCAP.
• Background in communications theory, digital signal processing, Linux, and data analysis.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with customers.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and develop skills for an AI-enabled future.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and specifications to design, document, and execute test cases.
• Work with the Customer Project Manager (CPM) and customers to define project scope, timelines, Test Object Lists, and risk assessments.
• Configure lab and field environments for feature testing and record results.
• Troubleshoot, document, and track defects, and resolve technical issues in existing networks.
• Produce feature test reports and present progress updates for customer acceptance.
• Support integration, certification, and implementation of 4G LTE and 5G in customer lab and production environments.
• Support Ericsson New Product Introduction projects, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of baseband units and radios across band operations.
• Demonstrate new software and hardware capabilities and conduct proofs of concept with customers using pre-commercial products.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for the CPM, customer, and Engineering Unit throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for additional solutions and services.
• Lead test activities and support the development of newer team members.
• Potentially contribute to automation initiatives to improve and accelerate testing.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and opportunity for an annual bonus under a Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan.
• Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option; company credits equal to Ericsson's contribution toward medical and dental premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions of up to 4% when the employee contributes at least 5% of eligible pay.
• Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
• At least 15 days of accrued vacation for new employees, up to 3 personal days annually, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; paid time off is prorated based on start date.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level