Nokia AirScale Field Technician - Small Cell & RAN Expert

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking an experienced Field Technician with strong Nokia Small Cell Integration experience, focused on Nokia AirScale equipment. The role requires hands-on installation, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting across LTE/5G networks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom field operations, particularly with Nokia Small Cell platforms like Flexi Zone and AirScale. Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecom field operations, Small Cell deployment, RAN installation, or integration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Nokia Small Cell Integration and Nokia AirScale equipment.
• Proven experience troubleshooting Small Cell Hubs, Nodes, and associated network equipment.
• Experience with Nokia Flexi Zone, AirScale, and related Small Cell platforms.
• Hands-on experience in site commissioning, integration, software loading, and configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving hardware, power, fiber, Ethernet, transport connectivity, and RF issues.
• Working knowledge of LTE/4G and 5G NR networks and RF fundamentals.
• Experience using Nokia commissioning tools, CLI, and web-based configuration interfaces.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot integration issues and coordinate with NOC and RF engineering teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support Nokia Small Cell deployments through installation, commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and site acceptance.
• Focus on resolving Hub and Node issues, ensuring network connectivity, clearing alarms, and validating LTE/5G network performance.
• Nokia AirScale and Flexi Zone Small Cell platforms.
• Small Cell Hub and Node troubleshooting.
• Nokia RAN commissioning and integration.
• LTE/4G and 5G NR technologies.
• Fiber, Ethernet, power, and backhaul connectivity.
• Nokia Site Manager, CLI, and commissioning tools.
• RF testing, alarm troubleshooting, and KPI validation.
• Coordinate with NOC, RF Engineers, and deployment teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Follow Nokia installation standards, MOPs, and approved maintenance windows.
• Maintain site documentation, test results, as-built drawings, and closeout packages.
• Provide daily progress updates, report technical blockers, and support timely project completion.

Skills

Nokia AirScale

Small Cell Integration

RAN Installation

Troubleshooting

Site Commissioning

Nokia Tools/CLI

LTE/5G NR RF

Fiber/Backhaul

Travel/Driver's License

Tools

Nokia commissioning tools

Nokia Site Manager

AirScale Element Manager

GPS/timing equipment

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking an experienced Field Technician with strong Nokia Small Cell Integration experience, focused on Nokia AirScale equipment. The role requires hands-on installation, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting across LTE/5G networks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom field operations, particularly with Nokia Small Cell platforms like Flexi Zone and AirScale. Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license are required.