RF Optimization Engineer (Senior & Semi-Senior) | Firstpoint Group | Remote

Firstpoint Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstpoint Group is actively seeking experienced RF Optimization Engineers (Senior & Semi-Senior) to support remote telecom projects on a full-time basis. You will analyze mobile network performance, optimize RF parameters, and drive multi-generation wireless technology improvements using Ericsson RAN equipment.

Responsibilities include KPI monitoring, root cause analysis, coverage tuning, parameter optimization, and delivering detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ to 6+ years of professional hands-on experience in RF optimization and mobile network performance.
• Strong practical experience with Ericsson RAN technologies and equipment.
• Technical expertise across 3G/UMTS, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR.
• Proficiency in KPI monitoring, statistical analysis, troubleshooting, and parameter tuning.
• Understanding of coverage, capacity, mobility, and accessibility optimization principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote communication skills.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work remotely with professional home-office setup.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mobile network performance and RF optimization across 3G/UMTS, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR technologies.
• Work hands-on with Ericsson RAN equipment, optimization tools, and network performance platforms.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot KPIs covering traffic, drop calls, and block rates.
• Optimize coverage, capacity, handover mobility, and service accessibility parameters.
• Perform RCA on network anomalies and implement corrective radio parameter tuning.
• Generate detailed network optimization reports, performance dashboards, and analytical summaries.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional project managers, technical leads, and client teams.
• Stay updated with advanced wireless technologies, 5G evolution, and vendor optimization best practices.

Skills

KPI monitoring

Root cause analysis

RF optimization

Ericsson RAN

Remote communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ericsson RAN equipment

TEMS

Actix

Atoll

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Position Summary:

Firstpoint Group is actively seeking experienced, high-caliber, and analytical RF Optimization Engineers (Senior & Semi-Senior levels) to join our telecommunications client projects on a full-time, remote basis. In this critical engineering role, you will be responsible for analyzing mobile network performance, improving RF parameters, and optimizing multi-generation wireless technologies utilizing advanced Ericsson equipment. You will leverage your strong background in KPI monitoring, root cause analysis, coverage tuning, and radio parameter optimization to enhance subscriber quality of experience. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, remote work flexibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a leading global telecommunications recruitment and network technology enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As an RF Optimization Engineer (Senior & Semi-Senior) supporting remote mobile network projects via Firstpoint Group, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of radio network performance improvement, drive test analysis, and parameter tuning. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring network KPIs, diagnosing coverage and capacity bottlenecks, executing parameter changes across 3G/UMTS, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR networks, and working with Ericsson RAN technologies. You will perform root cause analysis on network alarms and performance degradation, collaborate with regional field and client teams, and deliver robust optimization reports. Furthermore, you will ensure high standards of network accessibility, retainability, and mobility across distributed markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze mobile network performance and execute RF optimization across 3G/UMTS, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR technologies.
• Work hands-on with Ericsson RAN equipment, optimization tools, and network performance platforms.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot key performance indicators (KPIs) covering traffic, drop calls, and block rates.
• Optimize coverage, capacity, handover mobility, and service accessibility parameters.
• Perform rigorous root cause analysis (RCA) on network anomalies and implement corrective radio parameter tuning.
• Generate detailed network optimization reports, performance dashboards, and analytical summaries.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional project managers, technical leads, and client engineering teams.
• Stay updated with advanced wireless technologies, 5G evolution, and vendor optimization best practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years (Semi-Senior) to 6+ years (Senior) of professional hands-on experience in RF optimization and mobile network performance.
• Strong practical experience with Ericsson RAN technologies and equipment.
• Comprehensive technical expertise across multiple wireless generations: 3G / UMTS, 4G / LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR.
• Proven proficiency in KPI monitoring, statistical analysis, troubleshooting, and parameter tuning.
• Strong understanding of coverage, capacity, mobility, and accessibility optimization principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote communication skills.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work remotely with professional home-office setup.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional vendor certifications (e.g., Ericsson Certified Associate in RAN).
• Hands-on experience with drive-test post-processing and RF planning software (TEMS, Actix, Atoll).
• Familiarity with Python or MATLAB scripting for automated KPI data analysis and reporting.
• Prior professional working experience in remote engineering consultancy or multi-country telecom projects.

Application Information:

Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Remote Telecom Package

Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote Engineering Opening)

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Remote