Principal RAN Engineering

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced RF/RAN engineer to lead network performance initiatives and strategic RF design. You will analyze RAN data, optimize capacity, and guide cross-functional teams through complex deployments across wireless systems.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to mentor others while delivering innovative network solutions. This position emphasizes engineering excellence and strategic problem solving across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in RF/RAN engineering and network performance.
• Expertise in RF engineering and Radio Access Network design.
• Ability to lead high-impact projects and mentor others.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize network performance.
• Troubleshoot network issues and diagnose problems.
• Analyze RAN data and drive improvements.
• Perform RF optimization and capacity management.
• Manage network configurations and deploy RF solutions.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and optimization of wireless RAN systems.
• Lead critical, high-impact projects and mentor teammates.
• Consult senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and optimization activities with teams.

Skills

RF Engineering

RAN Design Engineering

Project Leadership

Strategic Business Insight

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field

Job description

• Monitor and optimize network performance
• Troubleshoot network issues and diagnose and resolve problems
• Analyze RAN data
• Perform RF optimization and capacity management
• Deploy network solutions
• Conduct testing and validation
• Manage network configurations
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and optimization of wireless RAN systems
• Develop network layouts and conduct feasibility studies
• Perform capacity planning
• Manage cell site equipment layout and parameter definition
• Ensure compliance
• Work with stakeholders and manage vendor relationships
• Provide customer support
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and optimization activities with various teams
• Drive innovation in RAN technologies
• Provide strategic guidance on complex engineering problems
• Lead critical, high-impact projects and implement innovative business strategies
• Mentor others and assist with challenging issues
• Consult senior leadership and influence executive decisions

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience in the area of professional responsibility
• Expertise in radio frequency (RF) engineering
• Expertise in Radio Access Network (RAN) design engineering
• Broad business knowledge and strategic insight into emerging trends and technologies
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems and drive organizational results
• Ability to lead critical, high-impact projects
• Ability to design and implement innovative business strategies
• Ability to work with minimal oversight
• Ability to consult senior leadership and influence executive decisions
• Ability to mentor others and assist with challenging issues
• Certification may be required in some areas
• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in a Technical or Engineering concentration or equivalent experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering and Radio Access Network (RAN) design, with a strong ability to lead high-impact projects and drive innovation in network solutions. Proven capability in strategic guidance, stakeholder management, and mentoring within complex engineering environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
• Radio Access Network (RAN) Design Engineering
• Project Leadership
• Strategic Business Insight
• Mentoring and Coaching

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Performance Optimization
• Troubleshooting Network Issues
• RF Optimization
• Capacity Management
• Network Configuration Management
• Testing and Validation
• Capacity Planning
• Network Layout Development
• Feasibility Studies
• Compliance Assurance

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer Support
• Team Coordination
• Influencing Executive Decisions

Certifications & Qualifications

• Relevant Certifications in RF Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Wireless RAN Systems
• Cell Site Equipment Layout
• Emerging Trends and Technologies
• Innovation in RAN Technologies