Principal RF Optimization Engineer

Parallel Wireless; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel Wireless is seeking a Principal RF Optimization Engineer to lead RF activities across projects. You will optimize KPI and physical performance, manage configurations, and drive field test acceptance while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates hold 10+ years of RF experience, strong 3GPP expertise, and leadership skills. Domestic travel may be required for onsite deployments and customer meetings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of RF optimization experience.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards and RF design principles.
• Experience with RF planning and field testing is a plus.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Lead KPI and physical optimization efforts across projects.
• Manage configuration and golden configurations for deployments.
• Define KPI formulas and counters per customer feedback.
• Optimize drive test results and drive test report acceptance.
• Conduct feature testing and parameter changes in the field.
• Communicate with customers and coordinate with field teams.

Skills

RF optimization

3GPP knowledge

RF planning

RF tools

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in ECE/CS/EE

Tools

RF planning tool

Job description

Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks. Learn more about our mission, vision and values.

We are looking for a Principal RF Optimization Engineer to join the Parallel Wireless RF team and act as the subject matter expert for optimization. Candidate will work multiple group of team within PW for technical issues, solutions and products including Development, PLM.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for KPI Optimization and physical optimization
• Responsible for configuration management and golden configuration
• Finalizing the KPI formula and counters as per customer feedback
• Will be working to optimize the drive test result and drive test report acceptance.
• Feature testing and parameter changes in field
• Customer communication
• Define test scenarios and execute Field Test cases in co-ordination with field team as per acceptance document.
• Co-ordination with drive test team
• Co-ordination with PM
• Lead the RF activities for the projects.

What you must have:

• 10+ years of experience in the RF optimization industry;
• Excellent 3GPP knowledge
• RF planning is added advantage
• Advances knowledge of RF tool (planning tool is an added plus)
• Leadership skill
• Travel to Onsite based on business requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science or electrical engineering degree preferred);

Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN™ energy-efficient Hardware-Agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G Macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, and green networks. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we are proud to serve over 60 customers worldwide and have been recognized with over 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem. Learn more at www.parallelwireless.com.

Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.