5G Network Performance Engineer | Verizon | Medway, MA

Tech Junction Ltd; Medway (MA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Verizon is seeking a seasoned 5G Network Performance Engineer to own RF optimization, KPI analysis, and RCA for Verizon's Medway, MA networks. You will analyze 5G NR and LTE performance, investigate degradations, and lead VoLTE/VoNR troubleshooting with AI-driven tools.

This on-site role reports to the Senior Director and offers strong career growth within a premier carrier. You will collaborate across RAN engineering, field ops, and strategy squads, maintaining runbooks and performance logs

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of professional wireless network performance experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in 5G NR, LTE, and multi-layer RAN architectures.
• Experience with KPI analysis, network tracing, and RCA.
• Experience with VoLTE/VoNR optimization and mobility management.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and optimize end-to-end 5G NR and LTE RF performance across regional clusters.
• Investigate degradations, handoff issues, and capacity bottlenecks.
• Perform root cause analysis for KPIs and network reliability.
• Troubleshoot VoLTE/VoNR call flows and signaling deep dives.
• Document optimization strategies and maintain runbooks.

Conocimientos

5G NR

LTE

RF optimization

KPI analysis

VoLTE/VoNR troubleshooting

RAN architectures

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Drive test analysis tools

AI analytics platforms

Network tracing tools

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary:

Verizon is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical 5G Network Performance Engineer with a strong professional background in RF optimization, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, and cellular troubleshooting to join our wireless network performance strategy team on a full-time permanent on-site basis in Medway, Massachusetts (reporting to Dany Bustamante). In this critical network intelligence and radio access network (RAN) optimization role, you will be on the front lines of network performance, executing root cause analysis, conducting VoLTE/VoNR deep dives, and leveraging advanced AI-driven tools to maximize spectral efficiency and customer experience. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in 5G NR and LTE network architectures, radio frequency tuning, and performance analytics to deliver uncompromised network reliability and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global telecommunications and wireless carrier enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a 5G Network Performance Engineer supporting Verizon in Medway, Massachusetts, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of radio frequency (RF) optimization, KPI monitoring, network anomaly investigation, and performance enhancement across mission-critical 5G and LTE cellular networks. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing end-to-end network performance metrics, drop call rates, block call rates, and throughput statistics across regional cellular clusters, executing rigorous root cause analysis (RCA) for complex radio access network issues and customer-reported performance degradations, conducting deep-dive technical investigations into Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) call setup failures, handoff anomalies, and audio quality degradation, leveraging cutting-edge AI-driven tools, machine learning analytics platforms, and automated scripts for predictive network optimization, collaborating closely with cross-functional network engineering, field operations, and capital optimization squads under the leadership of Dany Bustamante, preparing comprehensive technical reports, parameter audit logs, and performance improvement runbooks, and managing application requirements by applying directly via the official Verizon careers portal at https://lnkd.in/gcsbEQzd. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve intricate radio frequency anomalies under strict carrier SLAs. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements ensuring strict compliance with the Medway on-site presence requirement and wireless engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize end-to-end 5G NR and LTE radio frequency (RF) performance metrics across regional clusters.
• Investigate and resolve complex network performance degradations, coverage holes, and capacity bottlenecks.
• Execute rigorous root cause analysis (RCA) for accessibility, retainability, mobility, and integrity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct deep-dive technical troubleshooting for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) call flows and signaling.
• Leverage AI-driven network intelligence tools, machine learning analytics, and automated scripts for proactive optimization.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional RAN engineering, field operations, and network strategy squads.
• Perform routine parameter audits, neighbor list optimizations, and spectral efficiency enhancements.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive technical documentation of optimization strategies, performance reports, and engineering runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive professional experience in wireless network performance, RF optimization, or cellular engineering.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in 5G NR, LTE, and multi‑layer radio access network (RAN) architectures.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in KPI analysis, counter‑level statistics, and network tracing tools.
• Deep practical experience in root cause analysis (RCA), VoLTE/VoNR optimization, and mobility management.
• Solid practical experience utilizing advanced RF optimization tools, drive test analysis software, and AI-driven analytics platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under high‑pressure carrier conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong stakeholder coordination and technical presentation abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on‑site professional operations in Medway, Massachusetts.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), AWS/Azure Cloud Practitioner, or vendor‑specific wireless certifications (Ericsson/Nokia).
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier tier‑1 mobile network operators (MNOs), telecom equipment vendors, or engineering consultancies.
• Hands‑on familiarity with cloud‑native core architectures, Open RAN (O‑RAN) principles, and network virtualization.
• Experience utilizing Python, R, or advanced SQL for automated data analysis and KPI trend visualization.
• Exposure to machine learning models applied to telecommunications traffic prediction and self‑organizing networks (SON).

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Verizon Wireless Talent Acquisition Division
• Contact Name: Senior Director Wireless Network Performance Strategy / Dany Bustamante
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Carrier Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Medway On‑Site 5G Network Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On‑Site Engagement (Medway, MA)
• Application URL: https://lnkd.in/gcsbEQzd
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Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this 5G Network Performance Engineer position at Verizon, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 5G/LTE RF optimization portfolio, details your VoLTE/VoNR troubleshooting experience, and confirms your availability for on‑site operations in Medway, Massachusetts.