5G Software Test Lead

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve issues throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies for 5G features across RAN, core, and end-to-end system behavior.
• Define test plans, acceptance criteria, and coverage goals aligned with product requirements.
• Identify required test tools, frameworks, and lab infrastructure.
• Cook up test activities across internal teams and external partners.
• Lead functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing.
• Drive root-cause analysis and collaborate with development teams on defect resolution.
• Validate 3GPP standards compliance.
• Oversee test engineers and ensure consistent execution.
• Work with software, systems, engineering teams, and external vendors to identify test gaps.
• Support integration efforts across product verticals.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure testability is designed in from the start.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and demonstrate test results.
• Implement automated test suites for functional and regression testing.
• Integrate test automation into existing CI/CD workflows.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of cellular architecture (5G or 4G LTE): RAN, air interface (5GNR/LTE), and 3GPP standards.
• Hands-on wireless systems test experience: performance, interoperability, protocol testing.
• Proficiency with test equipment: signal generators, spectrum analyzers, UE simulators, protocol analyzers.
• Automated test framework experience and Python scripting.
• Team leadership: manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Viavi TM500 UE simulator experience.
• Cloud-native architectures, containerized deployments, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Customer deployments, field testing, or carrier certification processes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement

Pay

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Competitive salary based on experience and education.
Salary Range: $150,000-$200,000

Company Information

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs for a Software Test Lead who will lead test strategy and execution for Kratos OpenSpace 5G solutions.

About the Role

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Job Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage, Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time-Off (PTO), Holidays, and Education Reimbursement. Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.