RAN & 5G Site Engineer - Network Integration

XAD Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Etisalat is seeking a Site Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the integration of new 2G/3G/4G/5G sites into the Etisalat network. You will configure and test RAN equipment (Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson as applicable) and run commissioning scripts to verify core connectivity.

You will validate alarms and KPIs, handle site data, tune parameters with RF/transmission teams, and document all activities to Etisalat quality standards. On-site or remote troubleshooting and SAT knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Experience with RAN technologies (2G/3G/4G/5G).
• Hands-on experience with telecom vendors (Huawei/Nokia/Ericsson).
• Strong understanding of IP, transmission, and telecom protocols.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet rollout deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration of new 2G/3G/4G/5G sites into the Etisalat network.
• Configure and test RAN equipment (Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson depending on region).
• Execute commissioning scripts and verify successful connectivity to the core network.
• Validate alarms, KPIs, and site parameters after integration.
• Upload and verify site configuration data (BTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB).
• Ensure correct parameter settings, neighbor relations, and frequency plans.
• Coordinate with RF and transmission teams for final tuning.
• Diagnose integration failures and resolve hardware, software, or transmission issues.
• Perform on-site or remote troubleshooting as required.
• Support post-integration optimization to ensure site performance meets Etisalat KPIs.
• Work closely with field teams, vendors, and Etisalat NOC.
• Prepare integration reports, acceptance documents, and site logs.
• Ensure all activities comply with Etisalat quality and safety standards.
• Use Etisalat-approved OSS tools for integration and monitoring.
• Work with transmission tools (MW links, fiber testing) when required.
• Update site status in Etisalat project management systems.

Skills

RAN technologies (2G/3G/4G/5G)

IP & transmission

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Huawei

Nokia

Ericsson

Job description

Etisalat is seeking a Site Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the integration of new 2G/3G/4G/5G sites into the Etisalat network. You will configure and test RAN equipment (Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson as applicable) and run commissioning scripts to verify core connectivity.

You will validate alarms and KPIs, handle site data, tune parameters with RF/transmission teams, and document all activities to Etisalat quality standards. On-site or remote troubleshooting and SAT knowledge preferred.