Viasat · 13 hours ago
Senior 5G / LTE Systems Engineer
Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $252K/yr
8+ years expViasat is a company focused on delivering global communication solutions and is seeking a Senior 5G / LTE Systems Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced wireless capabilities. The role involves system design, network integration, and optimization for 5G and LTE architectures, alongside cross-functional technical leadership and field engineering responsibilities.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of private 5G and LTE systems, including core-to-RAN integration, mobility management, traffic engineering, and enterprise/mission-critical applications
Design radio access architectures, including CU/DU splits, fronthaul/mid-haul/backhaul planning, and system-level performance optimization
Develop and test network slicing capabilities for traffic separation, QoS, and SLA-driven service enablement
Architect advanced automation frameworks, RAN policy engines, and intelligent control platforms
Lead system engineering for open RAN architectures, including interoperability testing and disaggregated component integration
Support deployments across bare metal, virtualized, and cloud-native environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience
Conduct software assessment, system tuning, parameter management, and release certification
Integrate RAN workloads over high-latency and variable-latency transport, including GEO/LEO satellite mid-haul connectivity
Optimize CU–DU interfaces, resiliency strategies, and buffer handling for satellite-linked access nodes
Lead complex troubleshooting across RF layers, transport, IP networking, and RAN software
Perform KPI analysis, performance audits, RF sweeps, and site integration
Support acceptance testing, cutovers, staging, and maintenance window activities
Travel up to 60% to support field operations, engineering validation, and deployment readiness
Develop scripts, validation tools, monitoring utilities, and deployment frameworks
Create MOPs, training material, operational guidelines, and system documentation
Serve as SME for 5G/LTE, private wireless, open RAN, RF integration, and transport architectures
Collaborate with product, engineering, R&D, operations, NOC, and construction teams
Provide guidance during architecture reviews, design cycles, and deployment planning
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in wireless engineering, including LTE and 5G RAN systems
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent years of experience
Expertise with open RAN architectures and disaggregated radio access components
Strong RF knowledge: propagation, antenna systems, DAS, and radio parameter tuning
Experience with private wireless (CBRS), enterprise mobility solutions, and mixed indoor/outdoor deployments
Strong IP networking background (routing, switching, QoS, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6)
Experience with virtualization, containers, cloud-native infrastructures (Kubernetes, OpenStack)
Proficiency with RAN/system troubleshooting tools and OSS/EMS platforms
Ability to integrate new features, evaluate software releases, and resolve system-level issues
Ability to lead technical teams and support large-scale deployment activities
Strong communication and documentation skills
Proven experience managing migration programs with minimal service impact
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% to support nationwide deployments
US citizenship required
Must be able to work onsite at our College Station TX location; hybrid
Preferred
Understanding of 3GPP Rel-15–18 standards, NSA/SA operations, and 5G Core
Familiarity with O-RAN Alliance specifications and orchestration frameworks
Experience integrating RAN systems into satellite or constrained-latency transport networks
Scripting experience (Python, Bash); CI/CD familiarity
Understanding of ZTP, telemetry systems, and API-driven configurations
Knowledge of 5G/CBRS security frameworks
Experience supporting federal or mission-critical communications
Desired: CBRS CPI, cloud certifications, advanced wireless certifications
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
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2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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