RF TEST ENGINEERS – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Location: Warren, New Jersey (On-site, 12-month contract w/ possibility to extend)
Work Authorization: Must be U.S. citizen or Perm Resident
About the Opportunity
Airspan Networks is hiring Test Engineers with varying expertise in Integration, System, and Interoperability Testing. We’re seeking passionate engineers who thrive in a fast-paced wireless R&D environment and want to contribute to the validation and optimization of advanced 5G, 4G radios. Depending on your background, you may focus more on integration, system-level validation, or interoperability with customer and partner networks. During the interview process, we’ll explore where your skills best fit within our team.
About Airspan
Airspan Networks is a leading provider of innovative wireless solutions enabling connectivity for next-generation mobile and fixed networks. With 50,000+ 5G radios and 700,000+ 4G radios deployed globally, Airspan is at the forefront of Open RAN interoperability, conformance testing, and high-performance radio innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the focus area, responsibilities may include:
- Perform integration, system, or interoperability testing of radios at the physical layer across multiple wireless technologies.
- Conduct new feature, regression, and conformance testing on an agile sprint cadence.
- Support product development teams across firmware, software, and hardware.
- Set up and configure Open RAN DU/RU elements and test environments.
- Troubleshoot and determine root causes of performance issues or test failures.
- Document test procedures, execution results, and improvement recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement of test processes and automation coverage.
- Collaborate with customers and partners to verify product functionality and ensure seamless interoperability.
- Provide status updates and communicate results to internal stakeholders.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
- Working knowledge of wireless technologies and standards (LTE, 5G-NR, 3GPP).
- Experience with Open RAN components or test tools (e.g., Keysight Open RAN Studio) a plus.
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
- Familiarity with networking concepts (DHCP, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, PTP, SyncE).
- Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket).
- Competency in scripting or programming (Python, Shell) and familiarity with XML/RPC interfaces.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team and engage with customers professionally.
Why Join Airspan
- Work with leading-edge 5G and Open RAN technology.
- Collaborate with global teams solving complex wireless challenges.
- Contribute directly to next-generation connectivity solutions shaping the telecom industry.
Apply now to explore where your skills best fit — whether in Integration, System, or Interoperability Testing — and become part of Airspan’s mission to redefine wireless innovation.