RAN Optimization Engineer – Early Career

Ericsson AB; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson in Plano, Texas, is seeking an early-career Network Engineer (RAN Optimization) to join our global professional team. You will engage in analysis, auditing, design, and optimization of telecom networks across RAN, Transport, Core, OM and Services Networks.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS and 2–6 years in RF optimization or RAN performance, with hands-on skills in 4G/5G and automation using Python and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• Typically 2–6 years of hands-on RF optimization or RAN performance experience for cellular networks.
• Good understanding of 4G/5G technologies.
• Automation know-how with Python and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead launch of new carriers and sites for 4G/5G and small cells across markets.
• Manage and support C-band launches, including SSV drive testing and auditing.
• Monitor KPIs and troubleshoot RF issues for new carrier/site deployments.
• Monitor KPIs and resolve RF issues related to radio and baseband swaps.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, with high customer satisfaction.

Skills

RF optimization

RAN performance

Python

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Python

Power BI

Job description

Ericsson in Plano, Texas, is seeking an early-career Network Engineer (RAN Optimization) to join our global professional team. You will engage in analysis, auditing, design, and optimization of telecom networks across RAN, Transport, Core, OM and Services Networks.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS and 2–6 years in RF optimization or RAN performance, with hands-on skills in 4G/5G and automation using Python and Power BI.