Job Title: 5G SA Validation Engineer
Location: Bellevue WA
Job Description:
- We are seeking a highly skilled 5G SA Validation Engineer to join our Packet Core Lab validation Team.
- This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on 5G and 4G Packet Gateway and emerging technologies such as network slicing and mobile edge computing.
- You will gain hands-on experience with 5G Gateway -SMF and UPF as well as exposure to various Core vendor technologies and advanced network features.
- Component Validation: Conduct rigorous validation and testing of 5G SA network components including the SMF and UPF focusing on ensuring seamless integration and performance.
- Interface Testing: Validate essential network interfaces such as N4 (SMF to UPF) N3 (User Plane) N2 (SMF to AMF) and N1 (UE to AMF) along with protocols like GTP-U SCTP HTTP/2 and Diameter.
- Protocol and Standards Analysis: Analyze and validate critical protocols and industry standards for 5G and LTE including Rx Gx Sy N11 N10 and N7.
- Interoperability Testing: Perform interoperability testing for 5G Gateway nodes with Policy IMS nodes and Charging Systems.
- New Technologies Exposure: Gain knowledge and hands-on experience with emerging technologies such as network slicing mobile edge computing virtualization and containerization.
- Vendor Systems Understanding: Develop expertise in core networking systems from multiple vendors including Nokia and Cisco and understand how these systems support end-to-end network functionality.
- End-to-End Network Understanding: Grasp the entire network architecture and how new cutting-edge features and hardware are integrated from concept to reality.
- Collaboration: Engage with IMS design Packet Core Design Operations and Device Validation teams to support and enhance the overall network and service performance.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in validating 5G SA network components with a focus on SMF and UPF and experience in Packet Core testing.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in validating network interfaces and protocols for 5G and LTE including N4 N3 N2 N1 Rx Gx Sy N11 and N7.
- Standards Knowledge: Solid understanding of 5G and LTE standards with hands-on experience in core network functionalities.
- Vendor Exposure: Experience with or understanding of Cisco or Nokia Gateway (SMF/UPF) as well as containerized platforms.
- Emerging Technologies: Familiarity with network slicing mobile edge computing virtualization and containerization.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues.
- Communication: Excellent documentation and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.