RAN Validation Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RAN VALIDATION ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE)</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">SpaceX is developing a satellite-to-mobile network to deliver ubiquitous cellular connectivity worldwide through the Starlink constellation. We are partnering with mobile network operators globally to provide direct-to-cell service, extending coverage to billions of existing cellular devices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Starlink Mobile was designed to connect the unconnected, and this new product will greatly expand that mission by extending coverage to billions of existing cellular devices. Applications include connecting hikers in national parks, emergency responders, rural communities, remote sensors, and people in emergency situations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a RAN Validation Engineer on the Starlink Mobile program, you will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;validating&nbsp;and&nbsp;optimizing&nbsp;the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack. This includes developing automated test cases for feature validation, performing lab and field testing,&nbsp;analyzing&nbsp;and optimizing network performance, and collaborating with developers to resolve complex issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;automated test cases and frameworks for&nbsp;eNB/gNB&nbsp;feature validation, including functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analyze UE and&nbsp;eNB/gNB&nbsp;logs to debug and root-cause RAN issues, and collaborate with developers to drive fixes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead UE log collection and field testing to support&nbsp;eNB/gNB&nbsp;feature&nbsp;development</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build software tools and database queries to analyze RAN performance and tune&nbsp;eNB/gNB&nbsp;parameters to optimize KPIs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and prioritize network issues and work with developers to resolve them</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Troubleshoot and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;RAN lab infrastructure in collaboration with partner teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with RAN parameter configuration, optimization, and performance analysis</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience wi