Senior Network Engineer

Salt; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 172,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a 13-month day-rate contract in Sydney. You will work in a hybrid model (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) focusing on 5G and LTE RAN projects.

You have 8+ years in telecom/RAN, strong 5G knowledge, multi-vendor experience, and proficient in drive test analysis and PoC activities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in telecommunications or RAN engineering.
• Strong knowledge of 5G and LTE networks and radio access technologies.
• Experience with 5G radio products, NSA/SA, spectrum layers, and carrier aggregation.
• Hands-on network optimisation, parameter tuning and PoC activities.
• Experience in multi-vendor networks and interworking investigations.
• Strong troubleshooting of radio network performance and KPIs.
• Ability to analyse drive test logs using specialist tools.
• Good understanding of 3GPP standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer network performance and implement technical solutions to improve quality.
• Deliver 5G/LTE network optimisation and network product introduction activities.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, network analyses and implementation documentation.
• Share knowledge and support capability building within the team.

Skills

5G & LTE

RAN engineering

Network optimisation

PoC activities

Drive test analysis

Multi-vendor environments

3GPP standards

Stakeholder communication

Python scripting

Automation & VBA

Tools

Accuver X-CAL

X-CAP

TEMS-D/I

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Well-known Global Telecommunications company Day-rate contract opportunity. Initial 13 Month Contract.

Role paying $930 - $970 including super per day Sydney office location, Hybrid working - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH

Join a well-known Global Telecommunications company as a Network Engineer!

What you'll bring?

• 8+ Years in Telecommunications or Radio Access Network engineering
• Strong knowledge of 5G and LTE networks, radio access technologies, network architecture and optimisation principles
• Experience with 5G radio products, NSA and SA solutions, spectrum layers, carrier aggregation, mmWave and Cloud RAN concepts
• Hands-on experience supporting network optimisation, feature implementation, parameter tuning, Proof of Concept (PoC) activities and network trials
• Experience working on network enhancements, modernisation activities, MCN, IOT and/or MOCN projects
• Strong troubleshooting skills in radio network performance, including analysis of KPIs, alarms, counters and customer experience indicators
• Ability to analyse drive test logs using tools such as Accuver X-CAL, X-CAP, TEMS-D/I or similar
• Good understanding of 3GPP and relevant industry standards
• Experience working in multi-vendor network environments and supporting interworking investigations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced delivery environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings clearly
• Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project outcomes within agreed timelines
• Programming or scripting skills such as VBA, Python or similar for automation and analysis are highly regarded

What you'll be doing:

• Working in a team environment alongside other Network Engineers, a Technical lead and Project Managers
• Analysing customer network performance and supporting the implementation of technical solutions to improve network quality, coverage and capacity
• Delivering 5G and LTE network optimisation and Network Product Introduction activities, including parameter changes, feature implementation, software upgrades and network trials
• Working closely with customers and internal teams to identify network issues, investigate root causes and support practical solutions
• Preparing technical reports, network analysis, recommendations and implementation documentation
• Participating in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing across the team
• Staying up-to-date with new technologies, tools and technical areas, and sharing knowledge to support team and customer capability building

At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.