Radio Planning Engineer (Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia & ZTE 5G/LTE) | Flint Middle-East | Riyadh, KSA

Flint Middle-East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Middle-East in Riyadh, KSA is seeking a Radio Planning Engineer to drive advanced radio network planning, coverage, and capacity optimization for 2G/4G/5G. You will own simulations, frequency and PCI allocation, and Massive MIMO initiatives across multi-vendor architectures.

The role requires 3–5 years' hands-on RF optimization experience and strong expertise with Atoll, Planet/U‑Net, MapInfo, TEMS, and Nemo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in radio planning or RF optimization within telecommunications.
• Strong operational expertise in radio network simulation software such as Atoll, Planet/U‑Net, and MapInfo.
• Experience with drive test tools and analysis platforms including TEMS and Nemo.
• Knowledge of GSM, LTE, and 5G NR technologies and multi-vendor equipment (Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; on-site availability in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Plan radio coverage and capacity for 2G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks.
• Manage frequency, PCI, neighbor lists, and SSB planning.
• Perform radio network simulations and predictive propagation modeling.
• Analyze drive-test data and optimize live network KPIs across multi-vendor equipment.
• Support 5G deployment, Massive MIMO, and beamforming initiatives.
• Conduct site surveys, cluster tuning, and document network plans.
• Collaborate with multi-vendor teams (Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE).
• Maintain planning databases and runbooks.

Skills

Radio planning

RF optimization

Drive test analysis

Multi-vendor RAN

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Electronics/Computer Science

Tools

Atoll

Planet/U‑Net

MapInfo

TEMS

Nemo

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced radio network planning, coverage and capacity optimization, and 5G/LTE wireless deployment in Riyadh, KSA, Flint Middle-East is actively seeking an accomplished Radio Planning Engineer for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of radio network simulations, predictive planning, frequency and PCI allocation, and Massive MIMO optimization across multi-vendor telecom architectures. Bringing 3 to 5 years of progressive professional experience in radio planning and RF optimization, you will empower an elite digital infrastructure and managed services enterprise to achieve uncompromised network performance, secure spectrum efficiency, and superior mobile subscriber connectivity. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, regional enterprise exposure, and professional growth within a leading global telecommunications engineering enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Radio Planning Engineer supporting Flint Middle-East on an on-site professional basis in Riyadh, KSA (with Saudi nationals strongly encouraged to apply and applicants of other nationalities warmly welcome), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of wireless network planning, RF optimization, drive test analysis, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include planning radio coverage and capacity for 2G, 4G, and 5G mobile networks, managing frequency, Physical Cell ID (PCI), neighbor list, and SSBL/SSB planning, conducting radio network simulations and predictive propagation modeling, analyzing drive-test results and optimizing network KPIs across multi-vendor equipment (Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE), supporting 5G deployment, Massive MIMO, and beamforming initiatives, executing site surveys, cluster tuning, and documentation, and interacting directly with international talent acquisition divisions and recruitment teams at Flint Middle-East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan comprehensive radio coverage and capacity expansion for 2G, 4G/LTE, and 5G wireless network architectures across regional markets.
• Manage complex frequency planning, Physical Cell ID (PCI) allocation, neighbor list optimization, and Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) planning.
• Conduct advanced radio network simulations, nominal planning, and predictive propagation modeling utilizing industry planning tools.
• Analyze drive-test results, call drop metrics, and throughput logs to optimize live network KPIs and cluster performance.
• Support end-to-end 5G network deployments, Massive MIMO configurations, beamforming algorithms, and carrier aggregation rollouts.
• Execute site surveys, cluster tuning, parameter audits, and comprehensive network planning documentation.
• Collaborate proactively with multi-vendor equipment ecosystems including Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, and ZTE infrastructure platforms.
• Maintain meticulous planning databases, simulation runbooks, tuning logs, and stakeholder engineering reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive professional hands-on experience in radio planning or RF optimization within telecommunications.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in radio network simulation software such as Atoll, Planet/U-Net, and MapInfo.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in drive test tools and analysis platforms including TEMS, Nemo, and post-processing suites.
• Deep practical understanding of GSM, LTE, and 5G NR wireless technologies, air interface protocols, and propagation principles.
• Solid practical grasp of multi-vendor telecom infrastructure including Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, and ZTE equipment ecosystems.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, technical troubleshooting capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional on-site operations in Riyadh, KSA (Saudi nationals preferred).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional proficiency in automation and database scripting languages including Python and SQL for radio data processing.
• Prior professional working experience supporting Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Voice over New Radio (VoNR), and advanced Carrier Aggregation.
• Advanced vendor certifications from Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, or Cisco in Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint).
• Active participation in telecommunications engineering associations, RF optimization user groups, or 3GPP standards forums.

Application Information:

Recruiter: Flint Middle-East Talent Acquisition Division

Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Managed Services Package

Work Schedule: On-Site Professional Operations (Riyadh, KSA – Saudi Nationals Preferred)

Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh Radio Planning Opening)

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred

Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Employment (Riyadh, KSA)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Radio Planning Engineer position through Flint Middle-East, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Atoll/Planet simulation tenure, multi-vendor RAN experience (Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE), and nationality preference status.