Hybrid RAN Engineer: 4G/5G Network Optimizer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to join our client’s technical team in Welkom, Free State. You will design, implement, optimize, and maintain 4G/5G RAN to ensure performance, availability, and scalability of the wireless network.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in RAN, strong LTE/5G NR knowledge, and experience with major vendors. You will conduct RF planning, site surveys, troubleshoot issues, and document network configurations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Radio Access Network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies.
• Experience with RAN equipment from major vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy RAN equipment and related software.
• Perform RF planning, optimization, and performance analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve RAN issues and performance degradations.
• Conduct site surveys, equipment installations, and commissioning for new cell sites.
• Monitor RAN performance metrics and implement tuning strategies.
• Collaborate with core and transport teams for end-to-end service delivery.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams.
• Stay updated with 5G NR features and small cell solutions.

Skills

RAN engineering

Wireless networking

RF planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

RF planning tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to join our client’s technical team in Welkom, Free State. You will design, implement, optimize, and maintain 4G/5G RAN to ensure performance, availability, and scalability of the wireless network.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in RAN, strong LTE/5G NR knowledge, and experience with major vendors. You will conduct RF planning, site surveys, troubleshoot issues, and document network configurations.