Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Latest mobile network technologies

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to join their growing technical team in Paarl. The role focuses on design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of the mobile network's radio infrastructure, ensuring optimal coverage, capacity, and QoS for subscribers.

You will work with cutting-edge RAN technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive network evolution and service quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a RAN Engineer or similar role in mobile telecom.
• Strong understanding of RAN technologies (LTE, 5G NR) including hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with RAN optimization tools and techniques.
• Experience with drive testing tools and performance analysis.
• Proficiency in radio network planning and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, and configure RAN sites, including base stations and associated hardware.
• Optimize network performance to enhance coverage, capacity and QoS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve RAN-related issues to ensure high network availability.
• Conduct drive tests and analyze performance data to identify and address network anomalies.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on network evolution projects.

Skills

RAN engineering

LTE

5G NR

RAN optimization

Drive testing

Radio network planning

Tools

Drive testing tools

Radio planning software

Network simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer to join their growing technical team in Paarl . This role is essential for the design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of our mobile network's radio infrastructure. You will work with cutting-edge RAN technologies, ensuring optimal network performance, coverage, and capacity for our subscribers. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about mobile networks to make a tangible impact on service quality and contribute to the expansion of our advanced communication services, operating within a collaborative environment that values technical expertise and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, and configure RAN sites, including base stations and associated hardware.
• Optimize network performance parameters to enhance coverage, capacity, and quality of service (QoS).
• Troubleshoot and resolve RAN-related issues, ensuring high network availability.
• Conduct drive tests and analyze performance data to identify and address network anomalies.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on network integration and evolution projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a RAN Engineer or in a similar role within the mobile telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of RAN technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G NR), including hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with RAN optimization tools and techniques.
• Experience with drive testing tools and performance analysis.
• Proficiency in relevant radio network planning and simulation software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with the latest mobile network technologies.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Contribution to a growing and vital telecommunications infrastructure.
• A supportive team environment focused on achieving network excellence.