Validation engineer Jobs in Richardson, TX

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• We are looking for Engineers with integration and testing experience in RAN Integration deliverables. You will be
• responsible for analyzing solutions & E2E delivery processes based on a deep technical understanding of
• Client/Nokia RAN Products/Software and develop viable end-to-end solutions for the customer projects. You will
• collaborate with the Customer Regional/National team in conjunction with the CU CTO, Onshore/Offshore delivery
• teams and PDU. In this role, you will also be accountable for solutions by translating customer needs that provide
• speed, scale and accuracy to script and Integrate 4G & 5G, Cloud RAN and Open RAN technologies.

You Will:

• Scope & define solution offerings, develop and support innovations and automation initiatives.
• Analyze customer technology, define business requirements, and participate in risk analysis.
• Develop technical presentations and proposals and perform customer presentations.
• Provide feedback to R&D for products and tool improvements where applicable
• Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation, and information sharing, developing other engineers' competency.
• Keep up-to-date with new technology/technical areas/trends.
• Build and lead positive relationships with internal/external customers

CORE/CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

To be successful in the role, you must have:

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive knowledge of Client and Nokia RAN and ENM products.
• Experience with RFDS, RNDCIQ, RAN design parameters, and automation solutions.
• Proficient in scripting and integration with an understanding of market configurations.

Innovation and Problem Solving:

• Drive complex innovations with cost-saving results; ideate and develop automation solutions.
• Identify and resolve issues to reduce Level of Effort (LoE) and improve efficiency.

Customer Engagement and Solution Development:

• Collaborate with customers to co-create solution scopes and ensure design alignment.
• Engage in HW/feature trials, GS/FGA alignment, and deployment standards.

Project Management and Leadership:

• Lead Agile sprints, including planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Manage tool/product backlogs and prioritize developments for maximum impact

Team Collaboration and Support:

• Work with diverse teams; provide active support to SDUs and bridge competence gaps.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and provide tool support for issue resolution.

Performance and Process Optimization:

• Optimize workflows and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Responsible for automation tools' success rate and FTR in connected factory settings.

Site Delivery and Troubleshooting:

• Oversee e2e site delivery, integration, audits, and call testing.
• Troubleshoot complex solutions and configurations, present RCAs to customers.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Product owner for internal tools/automations (e.g., NMT, SRS, R-EESI).
• Handle ATT Quad 1&2 responsibilities and follow up on customer input/design issues.
• Support NPI FOA/FFA trials and ensure script readiness for HW/SW GA.

Key Skills:

• Exceptional consultative, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, manage time effectively, and learn quickly.
• Experience in documentation, analysis, and special studies related to project ecosystems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor or master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10-years of proven experience in RAN Build Projects
• Last 5yrs experience to lead End to End (E2E) Network Design, Scripting and Integration in technical and/or senior consultative role.
• Good knowledge of 3G/4G and 5G - Experience in Client & Nokia vendor equipment (OSS/ENM)
• Fast adaptation and abnormal case solvingKnowledge sharing, developing others & collaboration skills
• Be flexible and responsive to changing work patterns and demands
• Proficient in English, written and spoken
• Python/Java coding skills
• Slice and dice data using PowerBI/Tableau

Candidates should expect to be working from our office in Plano, TX we currently have a 3 / 2 schedule - 3 days of the work week are in office and 2 days can be WFH. Scheduling is subject to manager discretion and project demands.