RAN Engineer, Private Wireless – 4G/5G

Vocus; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Career development plans

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vocus is seeking an early-career RAN Engineer to join our Mitcham Data Centre team, gaining hands-on experience across the full radio network lifecycle including design, deployment, integration, and optimisation.

You will work with experienced engineers to develop technical capability in enterprise wireless environments and contribute to end-to-end delivery across Core, Transmission, and support teams.

Qualifications

• 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 Ericsson, and understanding of RAN parameters and optimisation concepts (PCI, handovers, power settings).
• Familiarity with drive test or RF planning tools (e.g. TEMS, Nemo); exposure to Linux or scripting (Python).
• Understanding of Private Wireless network concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Degree in Telecommunications

Tools

TEMS

Nemo

Linux

Python

Job description

Vocus is seeking an early-career RAN Engineer to join our Mitcham Data Centre team, gaining hands-on experience across the full radio network lifecycle including design, deployment, integration, and optimisation.

You will work with experienced engineers to develop technical capability in enterprise wireless environments and contribute to end-to-end delivery across Core, Transmission, and support teams.