Distinguished Engineer – Systems Engineering

Verizon

. Provide nationwide technical leadership and support for Private Wireless Networks, Neutral Host Systems, In-Building Systems, Macro, Small Cell, and Radio technologies .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $137,000 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Private Wireless Networks, RAN technologies, and troubleshooting 4G/5G systems, with a strong focus on technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and executing testing strategies to enhance network performance and reliability.

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Private Wireless Network Solutions4G/5G RAN TechnologiesNetwork Architecture DesignTechnical LeadershipVendor Management

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Hard Skills

RAN DeploymentNetwork TroubleshootingPacket Capture AnalysisScripting/Programming (Python, Java, C++, Perl, Ansible, Heat)DAS Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Oral and Written CommunicationProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

RTTIrisview5GPTSpiderNETNCWSTruecall

Industry Keywords

Neutral Host SystemsIn-Building SystemsMacro and Small Cell TechnologiesEnd-to-End Network ArchitectureOSI Interconnect Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleJavaPerlPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nationwide technical leadership and support for Private Wireless Networks, Neutral Host Systems, In-Building Systems, Macro, Small Cell, and Radio technologies
Support regional and headquarters teams while working cross-functionally with internal groups and hardware vendors
Lead testing, certification, and technical leadership for applications, hardware solutions, and services through planning, staging, FOA, commercial deployment, and maintenance
Provide technical leadership for radio, in-building system, Neutral Host, and Private Wireless Network solutions
Lead technical discussions with vendors, Engineering, Planning, and Design teams to develop network solutions and architectures
Maintain functional and technical requirements; analyze hardware/software features and troubleshoot system architectures, operations, end-to-end designs, and device-system interactions
Manage internal groups and vendors testing and refining hardware/software before production approval
Use 4G/5G RAN, Core, and Transport knowledge to analyze outages and system problems and develop short- and long-term resolutions
Manage labs and/or teams responsible for installing, configuring, and executing prioritized testing
Act as a subject matter expert in lab execution and FOA/FSA processes
Coordinate vendor teams and Verizon, track progress, manage deliverables, and report cross-functionally
Oversee vendor code and feature delivery processes and participate in vendor evaluations
Define testing strategy and drive automation and AI for test-cycle efficiency
Lead call-flow validation, latency, and resiliency testing
Issue and track Network Advisories / Network Directives and provide production support, outage management, RCAs, break/fix, and expert escalation support
Manage monitored products administratively, including SLAs, SOWs, and General Purchasing Agreements
Review vendor performance, quarterly scorecards, and business reviews; support contract renewals and reduce vendor and capital costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Eight or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Experience in RAN / Radio Deployment and/or optimization, with an understanding of 4G and 5G RAN technologies
Knowledge of RF systems, In-Building technologies, and DAS systems
Experience troubleshooting 4G and 5G Core elements, LTE/5G signaling, and user plane flow
Experience architecting, engineering, and supporting Enterprise or Carrier-grade network equipment from vendors such as Ericsson, Nokia, and Cisco
Experience directly or indirectly managing small teams
Understanding of end-to-end network architecture, structured network design, and the OSI Interconnect Model
Advanced experience with packet capture analysis products and tools
Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical documentation and presentations
Ability to work on several critical, high-visibility projects simultaneously and independently
Strong experience with Ericsson and/or Nokia RAN products, including eNodeB/gNodeB, radio, and RF systems
Ability to troubleshoot using RTT, Irisview, 5GPT, SpiderNET, NCWS, Truecall, and similar tools
Experience with scripting/programming such as Python, Java, C++, Perl, Ansible, and Heat

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Other incentives
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office