RF Engineer (Huawei 4G/5G RAN) | Firstpoint Group | Chile (Remote)

Firstpoint Group; Chile; Remote; CLP 50,220,000 - 72,540,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstpoint Group is seeking an accomplished RF Engineer - 5G Huawei for a permanent, fully remote role in Chile. You will optimize Huawei LTE/5G NR networks, analyze KPI trends, and resolve coverage and mobility issues. The position requires Huawei experience and a strong RF background.

Work will span RAN performance, RCA, and detailed reporting. This is a remote, Chile-based engagement with competitive compensation and strong growth potential within a premier telecom recruitment and consulting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 4+ years of RF optimization and RAN performance experience.
• Hands-on Huawei wireless network experience required.
• Strong LTE/NR knowledge and interworking understanding.
• Proficient with Huawei U2020 or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF optimization and performance tuning for Huawei LTE and 5G NR networks.
• Analyze RAN KPIs, counters and traffic to identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot coverage, capacity bottlenecks and mobility issues.
• Improve accessibility, retainability, handover success, throughput, and availability.
• Support NSA/SA 5G performance analysis and LTE/NR interworking.
• Conduct RCA and implement network performance action plans.
• Monitor health with Huawei management tools and configure parameters.
• Prepare technical reports and optimization summaries for leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

U2020

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced radio frequency optimization, wireless performance engineering, and next-generation 5G RAN deployments supporting telecommunications projects in Chile, Firstpoint Group is actively seeking an accomplished RF Engineer - 5G Huawei for a permanent full-time remote professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will analyze complex radio access network KPIs, optimize Huawei LTE (4G) and 5G NR networks, troubleshoot coverage, capacity, and mobility issues, and ensure uncompromised network availability. Bringing extensive hands‑on expertise in Huawei wireless infrastructure and radio frequency engineering, you will empower global telecommunications operators to achieve superior spectral efficiency, low‑latency transmission, and robust connectivity. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier global telecommunications recruitment and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As an RF Engineer supporting Firstpoint Group on a 100% remote basis for telecommunications infrastructure in Chile, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of RAN performance optimization, KPI tracking, and network troubleshooting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating Huawei network management tools such as U2020, analyzing traffic counters, executing root cause analysis for coverage and interference anomalies, supporting 5G NSA/SA performance metrics, and collaborating directly with multidisciplinary engineering squads and talent acquisition leaders like Arturo Ramirez Romero.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive radio frequency (RF) optimization and performance tuning for Huawei LTE (4G) and 5G NR wireless networks.
• Analyze complex radio access network (RAN) KPIs, performance counters, and traffic statistics to identify optimization opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve coverage gaps, capacity bottlenecks, inter-cell interference, and mobility/handover failures.
• Optimize key network metrics including accessibility, retainability, handover success rate, user throughput, and overall availability.
• Support advanced 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) performance analysis alongside LTE/NR interworking.
• Conduct rigorous root cause analysis (RCA) and implement targeted network performance improvement action plans.
• Utilize Huawei network management and optimization platforms such as U2020 to monitor network health and configure parameters.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, optimization summaries, and performance audit logs for engineering leadership.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in radio frequency (RF) optimization and RAN performance engineering.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Huawei wireless network architectures and cellular infrastructure.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in LTE (4G) and 5G New Radio (NR) technologies and protocols.
• Deep practical experience utilizing Huawei network management and optimization tools including U2020 or equivalent platforms.
• Solid practical grasp of network performance statistics, KPI analysis, and multi‑vendor interworking principles.
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, technical reporting skills, and professional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and reliable high‑speed infrastructure for 100% remote professional operations supporting Chile.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Specialized professional certifications in Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP) 5G or equivalent wireless engineering credentials.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier multinational telecommunications operators, mobile network vendors, or global consulting firms.
• Hands‑on familiarity with scripting automation (Python, MATLAB, or Shell) for automated log parsing and KPI trend analysis.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management and agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for ticketing and issue resolution.
• Active participation in telecommunications engineering forums, standardization bodies, or wireless research communities.

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Telecommunications Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Chile Remote RF Engineering Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time 100% Remote Engagement (Supporting Chile Project)