RF 5G Optimization Engineer (Ericsson LTE & 5G NR) | First Point Group | Puerto Rico

First Point Group; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a highly experienced RF 5G Optimization Engineer to support a telecommunications project in Puerto Rico. This role focuses on Ericsson LTE and 5G NR optimization, requiring deep expertise in KPI analysis, coverage, capacity, mobility tuning, and end-to-end performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has extensive Ericsson optimization experience, is comfortable working on live networks onsite in Puerto Rico, and can deliver measurable improvements in coverage, user

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of RF Optimization experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on Ericsson 5G RF Optimization experience.
• Strong expertise in Ericsson LTE and 5G network optimization.
• Deep understanding of 5G NR radio technologies.
• Strong knowledge of LTE radio networks and optimization methodologies.
• Experience in KPI analysis, performance monitoring, and network tuning.
• Experience with coverage optimization and capacity enhancement activities.
• Strong experience with mobility optimization and handover performance improvements.
• Hands-on experience using Ericsson RF optimization tools and OSS platforms.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Puerto Rico.
• Valid TN Visa is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF optimization across Ericsson LTE and 5G NR networks.
• Analyze network KPIs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct coverage, capacity, mobility, and quality optimization.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for service degradation and customer-impacting issues.
• Analyze drive test and network performance data.
• Optimize handover performance, mobility management, and radio parameters.
• Monitor accessibility, retainability, integrity, and throughput KPIs.
• Support network acceptance, performance verification, and optimization initiatives.
• Work closely with RAN, Core, Transmission, and Operations teams.
• Generate technical reports and optimization recommendations.

Skills

RF optimization

Ericsson LTE/5G

KPI analysis

Troubleshooting

Mobility tuning

Drive test analysis

Radio parameter tuning

Network performance

English communication

onsite Puerto Rico

Tools

Ericsson OSS Platforms

Ericsson RAN Performance Tools

Job description

Job Title: RF 5G Optimization Engineer (Ericsson LTE & 5G NR) | First Point Group | Puerto Rico

Recruiting Company:
First Point Group

Job Location:
Puerto Rico

Job Type:
Telecommunications Project Role

Work Model:
100% Onsite

Position Summary
First Point Group is seeking a highly experienced RF 5G Optimization Engineer to support a telecommunications project in Puerto Rico. This role is focused on Ericsson 4G LTE and 5G network optimization, requiring deep expertise in radio performance analysis, KPI optimization, troubleshooting, mobility tuning, and end-to-end network performance improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for senior RF professionals with extensive Ericsson optimization experience who enjoy working directly on live networks and delivering measurable improvements in coverage, capacity, and user experience.

Key Information

• Location: Puerto Rico
• Work Model: 100% Onsite
• Valid TN Visa is Mandatory
• Ericsson Experience Required
• Senior-Level RF Engineering Opportunity
• Focus on LTE and 5G NR Optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Perform RF optimization activities across Ericsson LTE and 5G NR networks.
• Analyze network KPIs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct coverage, capacity, mobility, and quality optimization.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for service degradation and customer-impacting issues.
• Analyze drive test and network performance data.
• Optimize handover performance, mobility management, and radio parameters.
• Monitor accessibility, retainability, integrity, and throughput KPIs.
• Support network acceptance, performance verification, and optimization initiatives.
• Work closely with RAN, Core, Transmission, and Operations teams.
• Generate technical reports and optimization recommendations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of RF Optimization experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of recent hands‑on Ericsson 5G RF Optimization experience.
• Strong expertise in Ericsson LTE and 5G network optimization.
• Deep understanding of 5G NR radio technologies.
• Strong knowledge of LTE radio networks and optimization methodologies.
• Experience in KPI analysis, performance monitoring, and network tuning.
• Experience with coverage optimization and capacity enhancement activities.
• Strong experience with mobility optimization and handover performance improvements.
• Hands‑on experience using Ericsson RF optimization tools and OSS platforms.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Puerto Rico.
• Valid TN Visa is mandatory.

Technical Skills Required

5G Technologies

• 5G Standalone (SA)
• 5G Non-Standalone (NSA)
• 5G NR Radio Optimization
• Massive MIMO Optimization
• Carrier Aggregation

LTE Technologies

• VoLTE Performance Optimization
• LTE Coverage & Capacity Optimization
• Mobility Parameter Tuning
• Inter-RAT Optimization

Performance Management

• KPI Analysis
• Accessibility Optimization
• Retainability Optimization
• Throughput Improvement
• Quality Enhancement
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Ericsson Tools

• Ericsson OSS Platforms
• Ericsson RAN Performance Tools
• Network Monitoring & Optimization Solutions

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting Tier-1 mobile operators.
• Experience managing large-scale 5G rollout optimization projects.
• Knowledge of SON (Self-Organizing Networks).
• Experience with multi-vendor network environments.
• Advanced drive test analysis expertise.
• Experience working in Caribbean or North American telecom markets.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For senior RF optimization roles, hiring managers look for measurable improvements achieved in live networks. Highlight LTE and 5G projects where you improved call setup success rates, handover success rates, throughput, capacity utilization, coverage quality, VoLTE performance, or customer experience KPIs. Be sure to emphasize your Ericsson-specific optimization experience, OSS tools used, and large-scale network optimization achievements.