RF Optimization Engineer (Ericsson LTE/VoLTE/5G – Remote) | Firstpoint Group | Remote

Firstpoint Group; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstpoint Group is seeking a remote RF Optimization Engineer focused on Ericsson LTE/4G, VoLTE, and 5G NR. This role requires fluent Portuguese (B2) and English, and you will own remote RAN performance, KPI analysis, and parameter optimization across multi-market networks.

You will collaborate with global clients, drive coverage improvements, monitor SLAs, and maintain runbooks from a home office. This permanent remote position offers high technical flexibility and growth within a premier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in wireless RF optimization and cellular network performance.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Ericsson RF Optimization across LTE/4G, VoLTE, and 5G NR architectures.
• Mandatory professional proficiency in Portuguese at B2 level or higher, alongside strong professional English communication.
• Deep practical experience in RF KPI analysis, troubleshooting coverage gaps, and mobility parameter tuning.
• Solid practical grasp of wireless propagation principles, antenna configuration, and multi-layer frequency optimization.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, remote autonomy, and professional stakeholder communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and reliable home-office infrastructure for remote professional operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive remote RF KPI analysis, performance troubleshooting, and parameter optimization across Ericsson wireless networks.
• Drive advanced performance tuning for LTE/4G, VoLTE, and 5G NR radio access technologies in virtualized remote environments.
• Improve network coverage, traffic capacity, mobility management, and service accessibility across diverse geographical clusters.
• Conduct rigorous root cause analysis for accessibility drops, handover failures, and interference issues, applying corrective parameter changes.
• Coordinate technical optimization strategies and performance review meetings with regional engineering teams in fluent Portuguese and English.
• Ensure strict adherence to network optimization SLAs, latency targets, and quality of service benchmarks.
• Collaborate seamlessly with remote cross-functional engineering squads, network operations centers (NOC), and client stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, performance audit logs, baseline comparison reports, and optimization runbooks.

Skills

Portuguese (B2)

English

RF optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Python scripting

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced remote radio frequency (RF) engineering, multi-market cellular optimization, and bilingual wireless performance analytics, Firstpoint Group is actively seeking an accomplished bilingual RF Optimization Engineer specializing in Ericsson LTE, VoLTE, and 5G technologies for a permanent remote professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of remote RAN performance monitoring, KPI analysis, coverage enhancement, and parameter optimization across complex mobile network architectures. Bringing extensive hands-on experience in Ericsson optimization and mandatory B2-level Portuguese proficiency, you will empower global telecommunications clients to achieve uncompromised network throughput, exceptional mobility, and superior subscriber satisfaction. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical flexibility, and professional growth within a premier global telecommunications recruitment and executive search enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Remote RF Optimization Engineer supporting Firstpoint Group, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of remote radio network performance analysis, multi-vendor coordination, traffic capacity tuning, and automated KPI reporting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing complex network performance reports, identifying coverage bottlenecks, executing parameter optimizations for LTE/4G, VoLTE, and 5G NR networks, communicating technical findings fluently in Portuguese (B2 level or higher) and English, collaborating with remote engineering squads.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive remote RF KPI analysis, performance troubleshooting, and parameter optimization across Ericsson wireless networks.
• Drive advanced performance tuning for LTE/4G, VoLTE, and 5G NR radio access technologies in virtualized remote environments.
• Improve network coverage, traffic capacity, mobility management, and service accessibility across diverse geographical clusters.
• Conduct rigorous root cause analysis for accessibility drops, handover failures, and interference issues, applying corrective parameter changes.
• Coordinate technical optimization strategies and performance review meetings with regional engineering teams in fluent Portuguese and English.
• Ensure strict adherence to network optimization SLAs, latency targets, and quality of service benchmarks.
• Collaborate seamlessly with remote cross-functional engineering squads, network operations centers (NOC), and client stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, performance audit logs, baseline comparison reports, and optimization runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in wireless RF optimization and cellular network performance.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Ericsson RF Optimization across LTE/4G, VoLTE, and 5G NR architectures.
• Mandatory professional proficiency in Portuguese at B2 level or higher, alongside strong professional English communication.
• Deep practical experience in RF KPI analysis, troubleshooting coverage gaps, and mobility parameter tuning.
• Solid practical grasp of wireless propagation principles, antenna configuration, and multi-layer frequency optimization.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, remote autonomy, and professional stakeholder communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and reliable home-office infrastructure for remote professional operations.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications from Ericsson or other major telecommunications equipment manufacturers.
• Hands-on familiarity with scripting automation (Python, shell scripts) for automated log parsing and KPI report generation.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier Latin American telecom operators or global managed services providers.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for task coordination and reporting.
• Active participation in telecommunications engineering communities or virtual technical forums.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Remote Compensation Package
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Remote Engagement
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote Ericsson RF Optimization Opening - Portuguese B2 Required)
• Company Website: https://www.firstpointgroup.com

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Remote RF Optimization Engineer position through Firstpoint Group, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Ericsson optimization portfolio, confirms your B2-level Portuguese proficiency, and demonstrates your remote autonomy.