RAN System Verification Professional

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$85,000–$111,300 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: 0+ years
Posting language: English

Job summary

The professional is responsible for performing system verification tasks within the Radio Access Network (RAN) domain. They will ensure the quality and performance of Ericsson's network solutions through rigorous testing and validation processes.

Job details

Grow with us At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position. About This Opportunity This role focuses on 5G and 6G verifications within the System Verification Test Area Performance team at Ericsson Canada. You will contribute to ensuring product quality throughout the RAN system lifecycle, helping validate that solutions meet 3GPP standards, customer requirements, and Ericsson's expectations for performance, reliability, and quality. Working alongside development, integration, and customer project teams, you will support feature-specific system verifications, performance validation, troubleshooting, test automation, and continuous improvements across Ericsson's radio access network solutions. We welcome candidates with 0–10 years of relevant experience. Job level will be based on experience, technical skills, and role scope. What You Will Do Contribute to end-to-end system verification and validation of 5G/6G RAN features and functionalities Support analysis, test design, and feature impact assessments during system verification activities Execute system, regression, and performance testing in laboratory and pre-customer environments Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis using logs, traces, protocol analysis, and performance measurements Validate RAN performance across various deployment scenarios and radio conditions Support performance investigations and analyze key radio performance indicators to identify bottlenecks, regressions, and optimization opportunities Execute and analyze Link Curve verification activities and performance evaluations Help design and execute realistic radio scenarios including mobility, fading, interference, carrier aggregation, and MIMO deployments Perform software quality assessments using data-driven analysis of KPIs, counters, trace logs, and failure trends Support customer validation, acceptance testing, field trials, and customer issue investigations Collaborate with development, CI/CD, system integration, and customer project teams to help resolve issues efficiently Contribute to continuous improvements in verification methodologies, automation, analytics, and quality assurance practices The Skills You Bring Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Some experience or academic exposure to 5G NR system verification, validation, or wireless network performance testing is an asset Foundational understanding of LTE and 5G NR radio technologies, radio resource management, and RAN performance principles Familiarity with 5G NR protocol stack operation, including PHY, MAC, RLC, and PDCP layers Exposure to performance behavior across Layer 1 and Layer 2, including link adaptation, scheduling, MIMO, and carrier aggregation Familiarity with test and troubleshooting tools such as Viavi TM500/E500, QXDM, Wireshark, or equivalent solutions is an asset Basic understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including throughput, latency, and packet loss Experience working in Linux-based environments Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Git, Gerrit, and Jenkins Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear and effective communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and globally distributed teams Exposure to Cloud RAN, O-RAN architectures, or AI/ML techniques applied to verification or automation is a plus What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position. Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City) Job details: Developer Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. Your Pay The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. The salary range for this position is • Ottawa: $85,000 - $111,300 Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. Your Health Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson’s Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also receive basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, plus at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The candidate should possess relevant technical knowledge and qualifications in telecommunications or a related field. Experience in system verification or testing environments is expected to perform the duties effectively.