The Ash Group

Network Engineer

Plano, TX, US

$75/hour
10 days ago
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Summary

📍 Job Title: 5G Network Engineer / 5G Solutions Engineer

🕒 Duration: 12–18 months (contract)

📌 Location: 6300 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024

💰 Pay Rate: $75-80/hr on W2 (paid every Friday)



📅 Schedule: Hybrid / On-site expected


🔧 Key Responsibilities:

🛰 Private 5G Network Deployment

• Design & deploy private 5G networks

• Work with internal/external teams for integration

• On-site support for install, testing, commissioning


🧪 Private 5G Release Validation

• Draft & execute test cases (Ericsson facility)

• Document bugs and resolve w/ product teams

• Analyze traffic/performance logs

• Run field tests (throughput, latency, stability)

• Validate upgrades & network releases


🛠 Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Main contact for 5G hardware/software issues

• Diagnose signal/interference/equipment issues

• Partner with vendors for escalation


🔐 Network Security & Compliance

• Enforce encryption, slicing, and secure protocols

• Work with cyber teams to close vulnerabilities


📑 Documentation & Reporting

• Log all activity and test data

• Build performance reports & suggestions

• Create internal guides & training


🤝 Engineering Team Collaboration

• Support network architects & engineers

• Give feedback on deployments

• Align with IT, Ops & business stakeholders


📚 Continuous Learning

• Stay current on 5G, MEC, IoT trends

• Pursue new certs & contribute to R&D


✅ Requirements:

🎓 Education:

Bachelor's in Telecom, Electrical Eng, CompSci, or related

📈 Experience:

3–5 yrs in telecom/networking

💡 5G or LTE experience preferred


📜 Certifications:

CCNA, CWNP, or vendor-specific (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei)

💻 Technical Skills:

• 5G Architecture (Core, RAN, MEC)

• Private 5G/LTE deployment

• RF optimization & spectrum allocation

• Network monitoring (Wireshark, NetFlow, etc.)


MUST-HAVE: Python + pytest

Nice-to-Have: Linux, Kubernetes


🙌 Preferred Traits:

• Thrives in fast-paced environments

• Clear communicator (technical & non-technical)

• Works independently and on large cross-functional teams

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