Role: System Test Engineer – 5G
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Salary: c£65,000 - £75,000
Location: Cambridge - Hybrid (3 days in the office)
An exciting opportunity for an experienced System Test Engineer to join a team developing next-generation 5G solutions. You’ll be working on cutting-edge technology that provides high-speed wireless internet access to rural and semi-urban communities worldwide.
You’ll be part of a collaborative integration and test team, working across 4G/5G technologies, contributing to the validation, debugging, and improvement of innovative wireless networking products.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct end-to-end system testing and validation of 5G NR SA FWA solutions (cabled and over-the-air).
* Analyse UE to gNB messaging and test new features and functionalities.
* Debug and resolve technical issues across system setup and operation.
* Design, write and execute detailed test cases and plans.
* Produce technical documentation and communicate test findings clearly.
Skills & Experience Required
* Wireless testing experience, including 5G NR/4G LTE/3GPP.
* Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards (LTE/NR, protocol stack, network architecture).
* Experience with test tools (signal analysers, network simulators, automation tools).
* Strong skills in C/C++ and Python (or equivalent).
* Excellent problem-solving, prioritisation, and adaptability skills.
Desirable
* Familiarity with 5G NR Standalone FWA networks.
* Experience with agile development, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Jenkins.
* Knowledge of version control (Git), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Linux proficiency.
* Experience with network management protocols (SNMP, NETCONF, YANG).
* Understanding of RF principles and circuits.
Working Model
Hybrid UK-based role with flexibility.
Keywords
5G NR, 4G LTE, 3GPP, Wireless Testing, System Test Engineer, FWA, C/C++, Python, Signal Analyser, Network Simulator, Cloud, Kubernetes, Git.