Sr Engineers, Radio Frequency

T-Mobile; Florida; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stock grant

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k)

Money coaching

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a Senior RF Engineer in Sunrise, FL to lead RF KPI analysis, drive network performance, and mentor staff. You will work with RF Engineers, analyze drive-test data, and develop RF feature plans for 4G/5G networks, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal capacity.

The role requires advanced RF knowledge, 3GPP LTE/NR experience, and analytics with SQL/Python. Hybrid work is allowed; onsite 3–4 days per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field with 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience applying RF propagation principles, cellular theory, and LTE/NR specs (3GPP).
• Experience with Wireless 4G/5G Troubleshooting and optimization to improve KPIs.
• Experience with SQL/Python for automation and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and develop RF coverage and performance strategies.
• Collaborate with RF engineers to resolve complex issues and improve network KPIs.
• Analyze drive test data and monitor statistical network performance.
• Provide capacity planning and growth strategies for radio networks.
• Mentor engineering staff and conduct training sessions.

Skills

RF engineering principles

3GPP LTE/NR specifications

Wireless network troubleshooting

SQL and Python for analytics

XML scripting

RF performance optimization

Education

Master's degree in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

ATOLL/ASSET/MapInfo

Power BI/Tableau/Qlik

MantaRay SON

SQL

Python

XML scripting

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Position summary

T-Mobile is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. Senior Engineers, Radio Frequency located in Sunrise, FL will serve as the lead resource for advanced monitoring and review of radio network key performance indicators (KPI) within a market and multiple OEM vendor platforms.

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop processes and strategic approaches to problem solving Lead moderately complex projects.
• Devise inter and intra team processes for system.
• Serve as KPI subject matter expert in order to improve network performance.
• Supervise, monitor, and analyzes statistical network performance data.
• Collect, process and review drive test data.
• Work with the operations team to troubleshoot complex site network problems.
• Review data to determine the cause of faulty equipment.
• Address customer and employee complaints received through information analyzer and other applications.
• Work with RF Engineers to evaluate and resolve complex issues.
• Update database with resolution or actions taken.
• Participate with federal, state and local jurisdictions to ensure regulatory and zoning compliance.
• Serve as the lead resource for coverage, capacity, and performance activities.
• Define and develop internal process used for radio network design.
• Provide capacity planning and growth strategies.
• Lead the development, testing, and validation of RF feature plan proposals.
• Define implementation guidelines for approved new features and technologies.
• Lead team in the application of RF principles to performance activities.
• Serve as lead subject matter expert on existing/deployed technologies.
• Mentor engineering and technical staff and host training sessions.
• Provide engineering support to Sales/Customers.
• Advise management on tactical and strategic issues.
• Serve as the lead developer and resource for market, regional, and national planning and performance tools.
• Telecommuting is permitted, but applicant must work from the worksite location at least 3-4 days per week. No additional national or international travel is anticipated.

Skill requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license to perform job-related travel between work sites.
• (1) Experience applying radio frequency propagation principles, cellular theory, radio frequency engineering tools, antenna theory, and applying knowledge of the 3GPP specifications that governs LTE & NR Air Interface, PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, PDCP and NAS layers.
• (2) Experience working with advanced Wireless industry 4G & 5G Radio Network Troubleshooting and Optimization practices to improve Key Performance and Quality indicators including MCS, HARQ, CQI, Throughput, latency, beamforming, voice service session initial protocols (SIP), WPS, Access Failures, EPSFB Failure Rate, LTE/NR Leakage, and Tropoducting interference mitigation.
• (3) Experience implementing Ericsson and Nokia radio products and network platforms. This includes: designing, monitoring, and optimizing 4G ENodeB, 5G GNodeB, NB-IOT, and mmwave networks; participating in First Office Application (FOA) and Field Alert customization and implementation of vendor-specific RAN features; performing LTE & NR Spectrum planning and frequency reallocation for optimal network capacity; utilizing optimization strategies including MOCN to combine networks; working with Multi-vendor ENDC optimization; providing advance layer management and load balancing between LTE and 5G NSA/SA; and working on congestion mitigation techniques to optimize multi-technologies network up to 6 layers.
• (4) Experience working with Advanced Data Analytics and Automation that include: utilizing SQL and Python programming for automation and process improvement; developing comprehensive reports and interactive data visualization dashboards utilizing Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik platforms for enhanced data insights; and applying advanced knowledge of MantaRay SON platform for module creation for parameter audits and compliance edits.
• (5) Experience developing advanced MO shell scripting and command-line interface that includes experience creating and executing XML scripts for cell-site integrations, spectrum retunes, and mass parameter changes.
• (6) Experience with 4G/5G network design(Macro, Small Cells, Venues, DAS) using ATOLL/ASSET/Mapinfo. Creating RSI and PCI plan to ensure minimum collision and interference.

Experience and education requirements:

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related, or the foreign equivalent, and 3 years of relevant work experience.

ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related, or the foreign equivalent, and 5 years of relevant work experience.

Additional:

• Location: Sunrise, FL
• This position is eligible for the employee referral program.

OTHER

Work hours: 40 hours/week. Florida Pay Range: $142,293.00 to $147,293.00/year.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel

Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No

Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Candidate’s pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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