Iridium is seeking a Principal 4G/5G Core Engineer for its Tempe, AZ office to lead the deployment and operation of cloud-based Core infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in 4G/5G Core networks and a strong background in troubleshooting and incident management
Job Summary
This role involves leading the greenfield deployment of multiple Mavenir 4G/5G Core networks to the cloud while ensuring long-term operational stability.
The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader for complex network incidents, providing escalation support across IMS, EPC, and 5GC domains.
Iridium offers an empowering culture where employees collaborate on bold ideas to provide essential communications for first responders, militaries, and remote operations globally.
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Iridium is seeking a Principal 4G/5G Core Engineer for its Tempe, AZ office to lead the deployment and operation of cloud-based Core infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in 4G/5G Core networks and a strong background in troubleshooting and incident management.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years telecom Core network operations
Mavenir 4G EPC and 5G Core deployment
Deep protocol analysis SIP Diameter GTP PFCP
Cloud-native Kubernetes and AWS environment
Linux command-line and Wireshark packet capture
Nice-to-have
AWS or Kubernetes certification preferred
Experience with Non-Terrestrial Network technologies
Knowledge of satellite-to-cell integration
Grafana dashboard development skills
CI/CD pipeline experience for telecom
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related field
10+ years of experience in telecom Core network operations