TL;DR

Sr. 3GPP RAN Integration Engineer: Lead technical and strategic efforts in 3GPP Radio Access Network working groups to influence 5G and 6G standards with an accent on 3GPP meetings participation, standards contributions, and alignment of internal engineering with global standards. Focus on driving company proposals, technical analysis of RAN layers, NTN integration, and collaboration with system engineering and regulatory teams.

Location: Redmond, WA, United States (onsite)

Salary: $160,000 - $220,000 per year

Company

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What you will do

Serve as the company’s primary delegate in 3GPP RAN Working Groups and lead technical contributions.
Present, negotiate, and defend proposals to align standards with product and regulatory goals.
Build relationships with 3GPP members, operators, chipset vendors, and regulatory bodies.
Draft and review technical contributions on 5G NR, NTN, RAN architecture, and spectrum.
Provide detailed technical analysis on PHY/MAC/RRC enhancements and NTN integration.
Collaborate with internal teams to translate standards into engineering requirements and track release planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with 5+ years of cellular RAN design or system architecture experience.
3+ years working with 3GPP standardization and proven experience in 3GPP RAN working groups.
Strong knowledge of 5G NR, LTE PHY/MAC/RRC layers, NTN, satellite integration, and spectrum coexistence.
Ability to travel up to 25% and work extended hours as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for U.S. Department of State authorization due to ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
Prior leadership roles in 3GPP or similar standards bodies.
Familiarity with ITU-R, ETSI, GSMA, or regional regulatory processes.
Background in satellite communications, NTN, or RF systems integration.

Culture & Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan and disability insurance.
Paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
Employee stock purchase plan and potential long-term incentives.
Company shuttles for commute from select Seattle locations to Redmond office.

Hiring process

Evaluation of technical expertise and experience in 3GPP RAN standards.
Interviews assessing technical knowledge, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Compliance with ITAR requirements and eligibility verification.