RAN Verification Engineer

Description

What about us:

Ceragon is the leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity. We help network operators, service providers, and private networks worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers’ quality of experience with innovative wireless transport solutions. Ceragon’s employee community spans multiple countries, is highly diverse regionally and culturally, yet connected and cohesive.

By joining our team, you will enrich your experience and become a technical professional in the field of testing high-end telecommunication technology.

What will you do:

• Collaborate within a small, dynamic team to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative projects within the lab.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and explore new technologies.
• Conduct research to stay ahead of industry trends and advancements.
• Participate in prototyping and testing new products and solutions related to wireless communication.
• Take ownership of all Lab implementation commissioning aspects including equipment & processes, RAN, CORE, SERVERS, ROUTERS, etc.
• Contribute to integrating Ceragon products with partner products to create tailored solutions for customers.
• Executes system validation, feature testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Interoperability Testing (IOT), protocol testing, fault replication and troubleshooting involving working on multiple technologies such as LTE & 5G, point to point and point to multipoint wireless (WiFi, proprietary, mW and mmW).
• Plan, create and execute feature testing procedures with requirement analysis, execution, and bug reporting.
• Present solutions to customers both remotely and on site, ensuring effective communication and understanding.
• Analyze issues raised from the field, replicate them in the lab, provide solutions / workarounds for them or raise bug to the Software development teams of the different vendors to fix it.
• Share findings and progress with senior management.
• Support and mentor junior team members in innovative practices.
• Assist in ensuring the innovation lab is equipped with the latest tools and technologies.
• Contribute to driving continuous improvement in innovation processes and methodologies.
• Support actual field deployment activity with system engineering team.
• Occasionally (1-2 times/year) travel abroad to engage with customers, partners, debug deployment issues or live systems and attend industry events as needed.

Requirements

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is advantageous, but courses and extensive experience in relevant technologies are considered equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in innovation or a similar role.
• Experience in the telecommunications and networking industry.
• Strong understanding of 4G, 5G, IoT, M2M, automation, RF, networking, virtualization, and other emerging wireless communication technologies – hands on experience required.
• Good understanding (with hands on experience) of 3GPP specifications for 3G, 4G, 5G: protocol stack / layers, call flows, mobility management, cellular systems RAN & CORE, etc.
• Experience with Linux and Unix-like operating systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies, including 4G, 5G, IoT, M2M, machine learning, automation, RF, networking, and virtualization.

It would be nice to have:

• Scripting languages knowledge such as Python, Ruby, and Bash.
• Experience in hands-on technical roles with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Background in a lab or research environment is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing solutions related to wireless communication.

What we offer:

• Access to state of the art laboratory equipped with the entire Ceragon products portfolio
• Benefit online through a generous monthly budget
• Private medical subscription: Priority Plus at Regina Maria
• Special bonuses for life's milestones: whether you're expanding your family or facing difficult times, we provide additional paid days off and financial support to help you through
• Additional vacation days that increase with your tenure at the company
• Additional time off for health care needs
• A day off for your birthday and a birthday gift
• Compensation days for public holidays that fall on weekends
• Extra vouchers/gifts for special events (Easter, 1st of June, 8th of March, Christmas)
• Bookster
• Glasses allowance
• All the modern comforts: daily coffee, a selection of teas, fresh fruits, and warm pastries to start your mornings right
• Breakroom with games and a cozy terrace
• Social activities: Sports Day, Easter & Christmas Party, other quarterly events and Happy hours
• Hybrid Work (2 days from office)
• Central location on Calea Victoriei and parking facilities
• …and last but not the least: the opportunity to develop a career in a multinational and a very energetic environment!

If you feel you’re the right candidate for the role, then please click ‘apply’ now and send us your CV in English! We’d love to hear from you!