RAN Engineer – Private Wireless (4G/5G) – Entry Level

Vocus Navy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocus is seeking a motivated RAN Engineer for our Mitcham Data Centre in Melbourne. This early-career role offers hands-on experience across the full radio network lifecycle, from design to deployment and optimisation, working with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

You'll gain exposure to Private Wireless (4G/5G) networks, RF planning fundamentals, and site surveys while building technical capability in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
• Foundational knowledge of RF principles (propagation, interference, signal strength) and mobile networks (4G/5G).
• Exposure to RAN concepts and private wireless networks desirable.

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.
• Prepare basic documentation and participate in deployment activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

RAN knowledge (4G/5G)

Linux scripting (Python)

TEMS/Nemo experience

Education

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

Tools

TEMS

Nemo

Linux

Job description

Vocus is seeking a motivated RAN Engineer for our Mitcham Data Centre in Melbourne. This early-career role offers hands-on experience across the full radio network lifecycle, from design to deployment and optimisation, working with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

You'll gain exposure to Private Wireless (4G/5G) networks, RF planning fundamentals, and site surveys while building technical capability in enterprise environments.