Senior RF Engineer - 5G Network Optimization (Hybrid)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join a leading mobile telecom innovator in Welkom, Free State. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot RF networks for 4G and 5G, focusing on coverage, capacity, and performance.

The role requires 6+ years in RF engineering, strong knowledge of RF fundamentals, propagation models, and antenna systems, plus experience with Atoll and Planet for planning. Hybrid work arrangements offer flexibility between office and remote work, with competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on RF engineering experience in telecoms.
• In-depth knowledge of RF principles, cellular technologies (GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G NR).

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement RF network solutions for coverage, capacity and quality.
• Conduct RF site surveys, drive tests, and data analysis to evaluate performance.
• Optimize RF parameters and configurations to improve KPIs and resolve issues.
• Develop RF design guidelines, standards and documentation; mentor juniors.

Skills

RF engineering

Propagation modeling

Antenna systems

Drive testing

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join a leading mobile telecom innovator in Welkom, Free State. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot RF networks for 4G and 5G, focusing on coverage, capacity, and performance.

The role requires 6+ years in RF engineering, strong knowledge of RF fundamentals, propagation models, and antenna systems, plus experience with Atoll and Planet for planning. Hybrid work arrangements offer flexibility between office and remote work, with competitive