Nokia Small Cell Integration Field Technician

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company seeks an experienced Field Technician specializing in Nokia integration and small cell deployments. You will install, configure, and test Nokia hubs and radios, ensuring proper integration with core networks.

The role requires hands-on cabling, fiber, power systems, and RF troubleshooting across diverse sites. A valid driver’s license and prior carrier deployment experience (T-Mobile preferred) are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years telecom field experience focused on wireless, small cell, DAS, or RAN deployments.
• Strong working knowledge of LTE and 5G NR architectures and RF principles.
• Hands-on cabling experience with fiber, coaxial, and power systems.
• Experience using optical power meters, OTDR, spectrum analyzers, and SiteMaster tools.
• Proficiency with CLI, web GUIs, and network commissioning software.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install and mount Nokia small cell units, antennas, and related hardware across various sites.
• Connect and terminate power, fiber, and Ethernet backhaul; verify grounding per specs.
• Perform site commissioning and network integration with NOC/RF teams.
• Execute site acceptance tests and validate signal quality (RSRP/RSRQ/SINR).
• Troubleshoot on-site hardware, power, transport, and RF issues.
• Prepare closeout packages with drawings, photos, tests, and serials.
• Adhere to Nokia/customer installation standards and safety procedures.
• Manage tools, test equipment, and report daily progress to leadership.

Skills

LTE knowledge

5G NR architectures

On-site field experience

Documentation & reporting

Strong problem solving

Education

Nokia Small Cell Training

Tools

OTDR

Spectrum analyzers

Cable/antenna analyzers

Nokia AirScale Manager

Nokia Site Manager

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company seeks an experienced Field Technician specializing in Nokia integration and small cell deployments. You will install, configure, and test Nokia hubs and radios, ensuring proper integration with core networks.

The role requires hands-on cabling, fiber, power systems, and RF troubleshooting across diverse sites. A valid driver’s license and prior carrier deployment experience (T-Mobile preferred) are essential.