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Junior RAN Test Engineer
Role Overview
As a Junior RAN Test Engineer, you’ll join Ericsson’s RAN Test team and play a vital role in ensuring our 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions function flawlessly before deployment in live customer networks. This is an early-career opportunity tailored for recent graduates, offering structured support, mentoring, and a clear career progression path.
The role is ideal if you enjoy understanding technical systems, solving practical problems, and exploring mobile networks, testing, automation, and AI. With guidance from experienced colleagues, you’ll grow into senior roles such as Integration Engineer, Network Engineer, or Test Specialist.
What You Will Do
In your early months, the focus will be on learning and gaining confidence in tools and workflows. As you progress, you’ll take on more responsibility in a structured manner:
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Follow a structured onboarding plan, covering:
- 4G/5G RAN concepts
- Ericsson tools and methodologies
- Internal learning platforms and local workshops
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Shadow experienced colleagues during:
- Test planning
- Test execution
- Troubleshooting
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Gradually own small, defined tasks with ongoing support, including:
- Preparing and running test cases for new software, features, and configurations in the RAN test environment.
- Collecting and organising logs, trace data, and basic KPIs to support team analysis and issue investigations.
- Automating tests using existing frameworks and scripts, with opportunities to:
- Improve log parsing
- Generate simple reports
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Assist in day-to-day RAN test environment tasks, such as:
- Applying software updates
- Adjusting configurations (after training and supervision)
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Document work systematically in standard Ericsson tools like Azure DevOps/Jira, ensuring:
- Clear test case recording
- Detailed defect logging
- Accessible progress notes
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Participate in collaborative routines:
- Daily stand-ups
- Team planning sessions
- Retrospectives
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Work closely with colleagues across functions and locations, contributing to process improvements as identified.
What You Will Bring
We value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn—expertise at this stage is not a prerequisite.
Essential Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Telecommunications
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Networks & Security (or equivalent fields)
Key Skills & Experience
Passionate candidates will exhibit:
- Technical Foundations in mobile networks and testing through:
- A strong grasp of networking fundamentals (e.g., IP, routing, latency, throughput).
- Accessible knowledge of Linux/UNIX command lines (terminal usage, basic commands).
- Proficiency in scripting/programming languages: Python, Java, C/C++, Bash, or similar (from academic projects or personal experience).
- Any previously experience testing systems, software, or hardware (e.g., labs, internships, projects).
Mindset & Attitude
- Curious and proactive, with a hunger for knowledge—comfortable asking questions and pursuing new topics.
- Methodical and structured, solving problems with incremental, well-documented steps.
- Collaborative, value-minded, and open to mentoring/giving help while receiving it.
- Precise, quality-focused, and adhering to established workflows and best practices.
- Responsible and transparent, keeping stakeholders informed and addressing issues collaboratively.
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⚠️ No candidate needs to tick every box—similar experience or motivation is Welcomed.
Why Join Ericsson?
By choosing Ericsson, you unlock the chance to redefine mobile technology—pushing the boundaries of innovation daily. You’ll tackle global challenges alongside a community of diverse, forward-thinking contributors.
Key Benefits
🔹 Impactful contributions: Shape revolutionary solutions that transform industries. 🔹 Mentorship-driven growth: Learn from a network of experts as you evolve in your role. 🔹 Collaborative innovation: Work alongside thoughtful peers in a company driven by * respected values.
Diversity & Inclusion at Ericsson
Our company thrives on diverse perspectives, actively championing them to inspire innovation. Ericsson is fully committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply—your potential is the only prerequisite. Learn more here.
Location & Application Process
Primary role location: Reading, United Kingdom Req ID: 784729 | For insights into our hiring process, click here.
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