Remote RF Planning Engineer: 5G/LTE & Network Optimization

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Hybride; USD 36 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Remote work

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced RF Planning Engineer for a remote role focused on South Africa. You will design and optimize RAN coverage and capacity for 4G/5G networks, using Atoll, Planet FM, and TEMS Investigation to support high-quality mobile services.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in RF planning, strong data analysis, and knowledge of 3GPP standards, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in RF planning and optimization for mobile networks (GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G).
• Proficiency with RF planning tools: Atoll, Planet FM, TEMS Investigation.
• Strong understanding of propagation, antenna theory, interference mitigation.
• Experience with drive test data analysis and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Plan and design RF network coverage and capacity for new sites and upgrades.
• Conduct RF drive tests and analyze propagation data for optimization.
• Plan and optimize RAN parameters to improve KPIs (dropped calls, CS, throughput).
• Generate RF planning reports, coverage maps, and capacity analyses.
• Collaborate with deployment and operations teams for successful changes.
• Stay updated on 3GPP releases, RF tech, and vendor equipment.

Connaissances

RF planning

Drive testing

Data analysis

3GPP standards

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

Atoll

Planet FM

TEMS Investigation

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced RF Planning Engineer for a remote role focused on South Africa. You will design and optimize RAN coverage and capacity for 4G/5G networks, using Atoll, Planet FM, and TEMS Investigation to support high-quality mobile services.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in RF planning, strong data analysis, and knowledge of 3GPP standards, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.