RAN Integration Engineer
Posted 14 Aug 2026
Advertised as “RAN Validation Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are Looking for a Senior RAN Integration Engineer to join our Validation Team in Hyderabad, India. Will be responsible for hands-on validation and troubleshooting of RAN systems in satellite end-to-end environment. This role involves analysing and troubleshooting field test results, performing validation of RAN components (terrestrial and non-terrestrial), and ensuring network performance and reliability meet design expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform hands-on RAN testing in an end-to-end lab environment.
- Troubleshoot and interpret field testing results to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
- Perform RAN-oriented troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Work closely with system engineers and developers to validate new software releases and features.
- Contribute to test planning, execution, and reporting for RAN validation activities.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in wireless network testing.
- Experience Working with QXDM
- Strong expertise in RAN and RF engineering and related testing methodologies.
- Hands-on experience in 5G/LTE system validation.
- Experience working with eNodeB and analysing relevant logs.
- Practical experience operating within a full end-to-end RAN environment.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Communication Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related engineering field. Relevant certifications or advanced degrees are considered an advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Python and MATLAB for automation and data analysis.
- Familiarity with industry tools such as XCAL, UE Simulators, and Viavi.
- Solid RF testing background and understanding of radio performance metrics.
- Experience/Knowledge on 3GPP procedures involving RRC,RLC,MAX,PHY layers