RAN Engineer

Colonial Group; City of Mitcham; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training in 4G/5G

Structured mentoring

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Vocus is seeking an early-career RAN Engineer to join our Private Wireless (4G/5G) team at the Mitcham Data Centre in Melbourne. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the radio network lifecycle, from design and deployment to integration and optimisation, working with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade wireless services.

You will contribute to site integration, RF planning, and radio performance analysis, while developing skills in vendor equipment from

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
• Basic understanding of 4G/5G mobile network architecture.
• Foundational RF principles knowledge.
• Familiarity with IP networking.
• Internship or project experience in telecommunications or wireless networks.
• Exposure to RAN vendors such as Nokia or Ericsson; PCI and handovers understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support design, configuration, and deployment of Private Wireless RAN solutions.
• Assist with site integration and commissioning, validating radio parameters and connectivity.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of RAN issues with guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to radio optimisation activities, including performance analysis and tuning.
• Assist with site surveys, testing, and field activities as required.
• Apply RF planning fundamentals to support coverage and capacity planning tasks.

Skills

Mobile network basics

RF fundamentals

IP networking basics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Python scripting

Linux familiarity

RAN vendor exposure

Education

Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

Tools

TEMS

Nemo

Job description

The Opportunity

At Vocus, we’re building the next generation of Private Wireless (4G/5G) networks—and we’re looking for a RAN Engineer to join our growing team.

Based at our Mitcham Data Centre location, this is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands‑on experience across the full radio network lifecycle, including design, deployment, integration, and optimisation.

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, building technical capability in enterprise and mission‑critical wireless environments.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the design, configuration, and deployment of Private Wireless RAN solutions
• Assist with site integration and commissioning, validating radio parameters and connectivity
• Perform basic troubleshooting of RAN issues with guidance from senior engineers
• Contribute to radio optimisation activities, including performance analysis and tuning
• Assist with site surveys, testing, and field activities where required
• Apply RF planning fundamentals to support coverage and capacity planning tasks
• Prepare technical documentation, including design packs, test reports, and as‑built records
• Monitor network performance and elevate issues appropriately
• Collaborate with Core, Transmission, and support teams to enable end‑to‑end delivery
• Participate in deployment activities and scheduled site visits
• Continuously build knowledge through training and development opportunities
• Follow engineering standards, processes, and safety requirements

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• Basic understanding of mobile network architecture (4G/5G)
• Foundational knowledge of RF principles (propagation, interference, signal strength)
• Familiarity with IP networking fundamentals
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork capability
• A genuine desire to learn and develop in telecommunications
• Internship or project experience in telecommunications or wireless networks
• Exposure to RAN vendors such as Nokia or EricssonUnderstanding of RAN parameters and optimisation concepts (PCI, handovers, power settings)
• Familiarity withdrive test or RF planning tools (e.g. TEMS, Nemo)Exposure to Linux or scripting (Python)Understanding of Private Wireless network concepts

Why join Vocus

• Gain hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge 4G/5G private wireless networks
• Learn from experienced engineers and industry experts
• Access structured training, mentoring, and career progression
• Be part of a collaborative, high‑performing team
• Work in a company that values innovation, ownership, and growth