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RAN Validation Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

SpaceX· Starlink Mobile Engineering
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Palo Alto, CA$135k - $210kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

RAN Validation Engineer responsible for validating and optimizing the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack for SpaceX Starlink Mobile, including automated test development, lab/field testing, log analysis, and collaboration with developers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated test cases and frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation, including functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing
  • Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and root-cause RAN issues, and collaborate with developers to drive fixes
  • Lead UE log collection and field testing to support eNB/gNB feature development
  • Build software tools and database queries to analyze RAN performance and tune eNB/gNB parameters to optimize KPIs
  • Manage and prioritize network issues and work with developers to resolve them
  • Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure in collaboration with partner teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
  • Experience with RAN parameter configuration, optimization, and performance analysis
  • Experience with Python for test automation and data analysis, along with experience in Linux and code repositories (Git)
  • Experience developing, executing, and managing LTE/5G-NR test cases (including test planning and results tracking)

Skills

Required:RAN parameter configurationPython for test automation and data analysisLTE/5G-NR test case development
Nice to have:UE log analysis (QXDM/XCAL)RAN lab equipment and RF troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Discounts and perks
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid sick leave policy
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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