RF Optimization Engineer (Ericsson LTE/VoLTE/5G) | Firstpoint Group | Mexico City, Mexico

Firstpoint Group; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstpoint Group is seeking an experienced RF Optimization Engineer in Mexico City to drive Ericsson LTE, VoLTE, and 5G optimization across RAN performance. You will own KPI monitoring, parameter tuning, coverage, and capacity planning using MOShell, ENM, and ENIQ, partnering with senior telecom leaders to deliver spectral efficiency and high QoS.

The role requires 4+ years of RF engineering experience, on-site availability in Mexico City, and a proven track record in enterprise telecom

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in wireless RF optimization and cellular network engineering.
• Strong operational expertise in Ericsson RAN LTE/4G, VoLTE and 5G NR.
• Hands-on experience with ENM, ENIQ and MOShell tools.
• Experience with propagation models, antenna tilt, frequency planning, handovers.
• Legal work authorization and on-site availability in Mexico City.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, optimize RF KPIs across Ericsson LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR.
• Improve accessibility, retainability, mobility, coverage, and capacity metrics.
• Conduct RCA for call drops, failures, and performance issues.
• Adjust RF parameters using MOShell and ENM.
• Document optimization reports and maintain logs.

Skills

RF optimization

Ericsson RAN

LTE/4G

VoLTE

5G NR

MOShell

ENM

ENIQ

KPI analysis

On-site operations

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related

Tools

ENM

ENIQ

MOShell

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced radio frequency (RF) engineering, network performance optimization, and next-generation wireless communications in Mexico City, Mexico, Firstpoint Group is actively seeking an accomplished RF Optimization Engineer specializing in Ericsson LTE, VoLTE, and 5G technologies for a permanent professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of RAN KPI monitoring, network parameter tuning, coverage enhancement, and capacity planning across complex Ericsson infrastructures. Bringing extensive hands-on experience in Ericsson RAN platforms, ENM, ENIQ, and MOShell, you will empower major mobile network operators to achieve uncompromised spectral efficiency, ultra-reliable low-latency connectivity, and superior subscriber quality of experience. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier global telecommunications recruitment and executive search enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As an RF Optimization Engineer supporting Firstpoint Group on an on-site basis in Mexico City, Mexico, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of radio network performance analysis, accessibility optimization, retainability tracking, and mobility troubleshooting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring and improving RF Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conducting root cause analysis for call drop rates and setup failures, executing parameter adjustments via MOShell and ENM, collaborating with multidisciplinary network deployment squads, and interacting directly with senior recruitment leaders like Arturo Ramirez Romero.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, execute, and oversee comprehensive RF KPI monitoring, analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting across Ericsson LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR networks.
• Optimize accessibility, retainability, mobility, coverage, and capacity metrics to ensure peak radio access network performance.
• Perform rigorous VoLTE performance analysis, evaluating call setup success rates, drop rates, handover execution, and audio quality.
• Conduct deep root cause analysis (RCA) for network anomalies, interference issues, and coverage holes, executing precise RF parameter tuning.
• Utilize advanced Ericsson network management tools including Ericsson Network Manager (ENM), Ericsson Network IQ (ENIQ), and MOShell CLI.
• Collaborate seamlessly with radio frequency planning teams, field operations engineers, and client mobile network executives.
• Ensure strict adherence to carrier network standards, engineering guidelines, and quality of service (QoS) SLAs.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, optimization reports, parameter audit logs, and performance milestone records.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in wireless RF optimization and cellular network engineering.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Ericsson RAN technologies, including LTE/4G, VoLTE, and 5G NR architectures.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Ericsson operations tools: ENM, ENIQ, and MOShell.
• Deep practical experience in RF KPI analysis, accessibility/retainability troubleshooting, and parameter optimization.
• Solid practical grasp of propagation models, antenna tilt adjustments, frequency planning, and inter-frequency handovers.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, statistical data interpretation skills, and professional stakeholder communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for on-site professional operations in Mexico City, Mexico.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications such as Ericsson Certified Associate (ECA) or Ericsson Certified Professional (ECP) in Radio Access.
• Hands-on familiarity with multi-vendor RAN coordination, open-source automation scripting (Python), and database querying (SQL).
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier multinational telecommunications operators or global managed services enterprises.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management and agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for ticketing and task tracking.
• Active participation in telecommunications engineering associations, IEEE communications societies, or wireless forums.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Firstpoint Group Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Arturo Ramirez Romero (Senior Telecom Recruitment Lead)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
• Company Website: https://www.firstpointgroup.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Telecom Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Mexico City Ericsson RF Optimization Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site Engagement (Mexico City, Mexico)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this RF Optimization Engineer position through Firstpoint Group, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your MOShell/ENM proficiency, VoLTE troubleshooting portfolio, and on-site availability in Mexico City.