Sr. RF Engineer

Telecom Technology Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications service company is seeking a Sr. RF Engineer with extensive experience in LTE RF Optimization. The role involves troubleshooting, analyzing KPIs, and improving network quality. Candidates should possess a BS or MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and have at least 7 years of experience in RF Planning & Optimization. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in international teams are essential for this position. The engineer will also provide customer support and work independently on various optimization projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years work experience in RF Planning & Optimization for LTE/UMTS/GSM.
• Experience with wireless networks, architecture and protocols.
• Strong background of air interface technologies including RLC, MAC, PHY layer protocols.

Responsibilities

• Radio Planning and Optimization of an LTE network.
• Analysis of KPIs and improvement of network quality problems.
• Provides support to customers in the field of expertise.

Skills

RF Planning & Optimization

LTE Optimization

Problem investigation

Team player

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Job description

Sr. RF Engineer

Scope of Work - Request Details

Position Description: The LTE RF Optimization Engineer will be required to work within a team of RF engineers and independently to perform RF network optimization activities during network rollout phase.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks

• Radio Planning and Optimization of an LTE network to troubleshoot and improve KPIs
• Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems
• Implementation of new features and tuning LTE radio network parameters
• Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections
• Performs RF performance activities in customer projects independently, according to project plan and in project manager's guidance
• Provides support to customers in field of expertise

Required Competencies and Skills

• A minimum of 7 years work experience in RF Planning & Optimization for LTE/UMTS/GSM
• 2-3 years good working knowledge and experience on LTE Optimization
• LTE Radio Network Planning and Optimization
• Radio Network Optimization experience on an LTE network
• End-user / customer problem investigation
• Result oriented with focus on product quality and customer satisfaction
• Team player, open communication and ability to work in international team
• Excellent Communication skills

Education & Experience or Other Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science
• LTE technology understanding and know-how
• LTE design and optimization experience

Qualifications (Must)

• Experience with wireless networks, architecture and protocols
• Experience with LTE/WiMAX/UMTS network, standards and protocols. E-UTRAN and EPC experience is desired
• Experience with resource allocation, mobility management, QoS in Wireless network
• Strong background of air interface technologies which includes RLC, MAC, PHY layer protocols
• Have SW development experience. Hands on code review, provide SW fixes and drive patch process
• Experience with IP QoS, End-to-End QoS and traffic shaping, preferably in wireless networks
• Good understanding of wireless network evaluation, 3GPP & 3GPP2 standard activities and FCC spectrum allocations
• Fluent with 3GPP Release 8 & 9 technical content
• Experience with design/development/verification of protocols
• Experience in troubleshooting issues in lab/commercial networks

Qualifications (Should)

• Working knowledge of various RF antenna technologies & network optimizations
• Experience with network performance analysis

General Qualifications (Must)

• MS/BS EE or CS with minimum of 5 years of experience in wireless infrastructure is required
• Experience with C/C++ development/or strong testing background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel sporadically for customer presentations, design reviews, and onsite debugging
• Ability to work and communicate with a broad set of team members of varying knowledge base