Role overview
As a Junior RAN Test Engineer, you will join Ericsson's RAN Test team and help make sure our 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions work as expected before they go into live customer networks. This is an early-career role for recent graduates, with clear structure, support and mentoring to help you build confidence in mobile networks, test methods and automation at a steady pace.
You'll start by learning the basics and contributing to real project work alongside experienced Integration Engineers, Network Engineers and Test Managers. The role is a good fit if you enjoy understanding how things work, solving problems in a practical way and are curious about mobile networks, software/systems testing and automation/AI. Over time, you can grow towards roles such as Integration Engineer, Network Engineer or Test Specialist within Ericsson.
What you will do
- Follow a structured onboarding plan covering 4G/5G RAN concepts, Ericsson tools and our ways of working, using internal learning platforms and local workshops.
- Shadow experienced colleagues during test planning, execution and troubleshooting, then start to own small, well-defined tasks with support on hand.
- Help prepare and run test cases for new software loads, features and configuration changes in the RAN test environment, working under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Collect and organise logs, traces and basic KPIs from test runs so that the team can understand results and investigate any issues.
- Use existing automation frameworks and scripts to run tests and, over time, contribute small improvements (for example parsing logs or producing simple reports).
- Assist with everyday test environment and tool tasks (such as applying software updates or simple configuration changes) once you have been shown how to do them.
- Record test cases, results and defects in standard Ericsson tools (e.g. Azure DevOps/Jira) and write clear notes so others can easily follow your work.
- Take part in regular team routines (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives), work closely with colleagues in different functions and locations, and suggest small improvements as you spot them.
What you will bring
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Networks & Security or similar.
- A solid technical foundation and interest in mobile networks and testing, for example through:
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP, routing, latency, throughput).
- Some exposure to Linux/UNIX (using a terminal and basic commands).
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g. Python, Java, C/C++, Bash) from coursework or personal projects.
- Any hands on testing experience (software, systems, lab work) from projects, labs or internships.
- A mindset that fits how we work:
- Curious and eager to learn, comfortable asking questions and exploring new topics.
- Practical and structured in how you approach problems, trying out options step by step and learning from each attempt.
- Collaborative and respectful, sharing information, listening to others and willing to both give and receive help.
- Careful and quality minded, following agreed steps and paying attention to detail.
- Responsible and open, keeping others updated on progress and talking honestly about any issues so we can solve them together.
Location and Contact
Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) - Reading
Req ID: 784770
Equal Opportunity Employer
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