Junior Telecom Core Engineer

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Overview

On Site
25 - 35
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
100% Travel
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

3GPP
4G
Analytical Skill
Communications Protocol
Computer Networking
EPC
MME
HSS
LTE
Network Design
Python
Scripting
Telecommunications
Shell
Documentation

Job Details

Job Title: Junior Telecom Core Engineer (1–3 Years)
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Type: Full-time


Job Summary

We are hiring junior-level engineers to join our Telecom Core Network team. The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of 5G/4G Core concepts, call flows, and core network architecture, supported by 1–3 years of hands-on experience or strong academic coursework. You will be involved in core network operations, troubleshooting, and supporting live telecom environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in monitoring, validating, and troubleshooting 4G EPC and 5G Core network components.

  • Support analysis of SA/NSA call flows, session management, and mobility events.

  • Work with senior engineers to investigate issues across core nodes (AMF/SMF/UPF/MME/HSS/UDM/PCF).

  • Perform basic log analysis and support root cause investigation for service failures.

  • Assist in configuration updates, test case execution, and documentation tasks.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for network enhancements and issue resolution.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Networking, or related IT field.

  • 1–3 years of industry experience OR strong academic exposure in:

    • 5G SA (Standalone) & NSA (Non-Standalone) architecture

    • 4G EPC (Evolved Packet Core)

    • Understanding of 3GPP-based Voice and Packet Core call flows

  • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to work in a high-paced telecom environment and collaborate with diverse engineering teams.


Nice to Have

  • Experience working with telecom protocol analyzers (Wireshark, QXDM, QCAT, TEMS).

  • Exposure to IMS, VoLTE, VoNR call flows.

  • Familiarity with scripting (Python/Shell) for log analysis is a plus.

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