RF Design Engineer – Nokia RAN | Gotelka | Remote (India)

TELKA; India; Remote; INR 2,009,000 - 2,902,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotelka seeks an experienced RF Design Engineer to drive LTE and 5G radio planning across India on a remote 4-6 month contract. You will model, simulate, and optimize coverage using Atoll Planning Tool and ACP to meet carrier-grade KPI targets.

Collaborate with Nokia RAN teams and clients, applying propagation modeling and design best practices to deliver reliable wireless performance while supporting immediate joining and remote operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 4–7+ years of RF design and network planning experience.
• Hands-on expertise with Atoll and ACP software.
• Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR RF design and optimization.
• Experience with Nokia RAN technologies is a plus.
• Willingness for immediate joining and remote India work.

Responsibilities

• Perform cluster-level RF design, coverage prediction, and propagation modeling for LTE and 5G.
• Identify coverage gaps and optimize network performance using ACP outputs.
• Validate designs against real-world metrics and KPI targets.
• Recommend hardware upgrades, antenna changes, and tilt adjustments.
• Document designs and maintain propagation reports and logs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional Nokia RAN teams and OPS.
• Ensure readiness for immediate joining and remote deployment.

Skills

RF design

Propagation modeling

LTE and 5G NR design

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical troubleshooting

Remote work readiness India

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Telecommunications / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Atoll Planning Tool

ACP (Automatic Cell Planning)

MapInfo / GIS

QGIS

Python / Tcl scripting

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced radio frequency planning, Nokia RAN coverage enhancement, and cluster-based network optimization across India, Gotelka is actively seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer for a 4-6 month remote contract engagement with potential extension opportunities. In this vital telecommunications engineering role, you will architect, evaluate, and validate complex LTE and 5G RF designs utilizing Atoll Planning Tool and Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) software. Bringing 4 to 7+ years of progressive professional experience in RF design and propagation modeling, you will empower mobile network operators to maintain uncompromised wireless coverage, superior signal propagation, and carrier-grade KPI performance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and exceptional professional growth within a premier telecommunications recruitment and engineering solutions enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As an RF Design Engineer supporting Gotelka in a remote capacity across India, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of cluster-level RF design, coverage prediction, propagation modeling, and parameter optimization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include identifying coverage gaps, evaluating Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) outputs, recommending hardware upgrades and antenna changes, and validating coverage improvements using Atoll and MapInfo or QGIS. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional radio access network engineering squads, optimization teams, and client stakeholders while ensuring immediate joining availability. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated resume via direct email to Vikas Kumar at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

• Execute rigorous cluster-level RF design, coverage prediction, and propagation modeling for LTE and 5G cellular networks.
• Identify network coverage gaps, capacity bottlenecks, and performance issues to recommend targeted optimization solutions.
• Analyze Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) outputs and validate automated design recommendations against real-world network metrics.
• Formulate and recommend hardware upgrades, antenna retrofits, and parameter optimizations including antenna height, azimuth, and mechanical/electrical tilt.
• Evaluate advanced multi-beam antenna solutions and low-band coverage enhancement strategies for rural and urban environments.
• Validate post-design improvements, coverage enhancements, and key performance indicator (KPI) performance.
• Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional Nokia RAN engineering squads and network operations centers.
• Maintain comprehensive design documentation, propagation modeling reports, and optimization tracking logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 to 7+ years of progressive professional experience in wireless radio frequency (RF) design and network planning.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on professional expertise with Atoll Planning Tool and Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) software.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in LTE and 5G NR RF design and optimization methodologies.
• Deep practical experience in Atoll-based coverage prediction, propagation modeling, and cluster-level design analysis.
• Solid practical grasp of Nokia RAN technologies, equipment architectures, and design best practices.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication capabilities in telecom environments.
• Mandatory immediate joining availability and remote work readiness for professional projects across India.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications such as Nokia RAN Design Certification or equivalent RF engineering credentials.
• Prior professional working experience with major Tier-1 mobile network operators (MNOs) or global telecom service providers.
• Hands-on familiarity with geographic information systems and RF mapping tools such as MapInfo Pro and QGIS.
• Experience utilizing Python or Tcl scripting for automating RF data processing and batch propagation runs.
• Exposure to agile project management methodologies and enterprise ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira).

Application Information

• Recruiter: Gotelka Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Vikas Kumar (Telecom Recruiter)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.gotelka.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Telecom Contract Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote RF Design Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Joining Required
• Contract Duration: 4-6 Months Contract (Potential Extension)
• Application Instructions: Interested candidates meeting the 4-7+ years RF design and Atoll/Nokia RAN requirements must submit their updated resume via direct email to Vikas Kumar at [e-mail].

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this RF Design Engineer position through Gotelka, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Atoll planning tool portfolio, Nokia RAN experience, and cluster-level ACP optimization background.