Senior Network Engineer — 5G/LTE Specialist (Hybrid Sydney)

Salt; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 203,000 - 332,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Telecommunications) for a day-rate contract in Sydney. You will work in a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) focusing on 5G/LTE RAN optimization, network enhancements and PoC activities.

You will analyze drive-test data, configure network parameters, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality network improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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/SA, spectrum layers, carrier aggregation, mmWave and Cloud RAN concepts.
• Hands-on experience supporting network optimisation, feature implementation, parameter tuning, PoC activities and network trials.
• Experience in network enhancements, modernisation, MCN, IOT and/or MOCN projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer network performance and support implementation of technical solutions to improve network quality, coverage, and capacity.
• Deliver 5G and LTE network optimisation and Network Product Introduction activities, including parameter changes, feature implementation, software upgrades and network trials.
• Work with customers and internal teams to identify issues, investigate root causes and implement practical solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, network analysis, recommendations and implementation documentation.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and documentation to support team capability building.

Skills

5G knowledge

LTE knowledge

RAN engineering

Network optimisation

PoC activities

Tools

X-CAL / TEMS tools

Job description

Salt is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Telecommunications) for a day-rate contract in Sydney. You will work in a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) focusing on 5G/LTE RAN optimization, network enhancements and PoC activities.

You will analyze drive-test data, configure network parameters, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality network improvements in a fast-paced environment.