Functional Interoperability & ORAN Interop Evaluation Analyst

Enhancing Test Suite Capabilities : Contribute to the development and enhancement of the UKTL's interoperability test suite, ensuring it remains at the forefront of technological advancements.

Conducting Rigorous Testing : Execute thorough and consistent interoperability tests, meticulously documenting and analysing results to identify potential vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.

Effective Communication : Articulate and justify the implications of test findings to both internal and external stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and proactive responses to emerging threats.

Test Strategy Development : Collaborate in the design and refinement of test cases, comprehensively outlining their scope, limitations, and impact, and preparing detailed test specification documents aligned with overarching testing strategies.

Quality Assurance Coordination : Maintain meticulous records to support quality assurance processes, coordinating test schedules with the broader UKTL team to ensure seamless execution of testing protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement : Engage with a diverse array of stakeholders, including standards bodies, governmental agencies, academia, and industry partners, to ensure the meaningfulness and comprehensiveness of interoperability testing efforts and gather valuable insights into equipment configurations

• Passion for interoperability research and testing.


• Proficiency in cloud-native products and virtualized infrastructure.


• Familiarity with telecoms and industry standards like 3GPP, O-RAN, and 5G.


• Hands-on experience in testing telecoms or network equipment.


• Expertise in creating, validating, and executing test scripts.


• Proven track record in designing and documenting test environments as part of a comprehensive strategy.


• Proficiency in various test automation frameworks, understanding their strengths and limitations.


• Ability to analyse logs and detect anomalies or unexpected outcomes during testing.


• Possession of relevant professional or academic qualifications, or equivalent hands-on experience and learning through apprenticeships.


We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. However, due to the nature of our work, stringent requirements regarding nationality, residency, and security clearances apply.

To be eligible for this role, you must possess SC clearance with no restrictions, or have the capability to obtain SC clearance. About Us

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria.

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