Sr. RF Engineer

UTA Systems; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UTA Systems in Texas is seeking an accomplished RF Engineer with 10+ years of experience to design and optimize wireless networks across 2G/3G/4G/5G, including Nokia, Samsung, Huawei, and Ericsson platforms. You will lead automation efforts, build OSS data pipelines, and develop KPI dashboards using Python, Java, C++, and Excel VBA, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy RF features.

Experience with ORAN/vRAN, Kubernetes/OpenStack/OpenShift, and cloud platforms is required to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of RF engineering experience in wireless networks.
• Deep knowledge of O-RAN/vRAN and KPI dashboards for performance optimization.
• Proven experience with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung and other vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software to optimize, integrate, and modernize 2G/3G/4G/5G wireless networks.
• Develop automated tools and KPI dashboards via OSS data pipelines using Linux/Unix and Python/Java/C++/Excel VBA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation and software tools for RF engineering.
• Design RF/telecom cloud solutions for macro ORAN/VRAN, small-cell, and in-building networks using Kubernetes, OpenStack, OpenShift, AWS, and related tools.
• Optimize LTE/5G across Sub-6, DSS, mmWave, and manage load, mobility, and KPI enhancements.
• Troubleshoot RF performance by analyzing drive test and OSS KPI data to improve RSRP, SINR, RSRQ, and mobility.
• Deploy, commission, and migrate LTE/5G RAN platforms (Nokia AirScale, Ericsson 6660/6672, Cisco/Nokia IXRE CSR, SiteBoss 340).
• Must have Huawei to Samsung Radio Swap experience and KPI mapping for both vendors.
• Drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning, and interference analysis; optimize 4G/5G site clusters.
• Hands-on experience with Nokia, Samsung, and Ericsson OSS tools (CM Editor, Element Manager, USM, Optimus, NetACT, ENM, CLI) and drive-testing tools (TEMS, Windcatcher, Actix, Accuver, XCAL, XCAP).

Skills

RF Engineering

Drive test analysis

OSS data pipelines

Python

Java

C++

Excel VBA

Kubernetes

OpenStack

OpenShift

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/related field

Tools

TEMS

Windcatcher

Actix

Accuver

XCAL

XCAP

Nokia AirScale

Ericsson 6660/6672

CM Editor

Element Manager

USM

Optimis/Optimiser

NetACT

ENM

CLI

Job description

Responsibilities

• RF Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing and developing software programs for optimizing, integrating, and modernizing 2G/3G/4G/5G wireless networks across Nokia, Samsung, Huawei, and Ericsson platforms, including 4G/5G, 5G NSA/SA, VoLTE, VoWiFi, VoNR, LTE Technologies.
• Hands-on experience in designing and optimizing wireless communication systems and developing automated tools and KPI dashboards through OSS data pipelines using Linux/Unix for data movement and Python, Java, C++, and Excel VBA for tools creation.
• Responsible for communicating with cross-functional Software development Teams to create processes related to automation to reduce manual work or to build software products and automation tools related to RF Engineering.
• Design RF and telecom cloud solutions for macro(ORAN/VRAN), small-cell, and in-building networks using Kubernetes, OpenStack, OpenShift, AWS, Microsoft AODS, iBwave, Atoll, and Planet; perform site walks, link budget analysis, traffic analysis, and antenna/RRU/coaxial placement to improve coverage and capacity.
• Optimize LTE/5G networks across Sub-6, DSS, mmWave, C-Band, and ENDC deployments, including multi-layer cluster optimization, inter-technology traffic balancing, C-Band layer management, AMF/ANR/B1 tuning, Throughput, Mobility, VoLTE/LTE KPI improvement, RTWP, PIM, and high-load traffic distribution using A1, A2, A3, A5, B1, B2, and LTE/5G loadbalancing parameters.
• Troubleshoot and improve RF performance by analyzing drive test and OSS KPI data, Layer 3 messages, to improve RSRP, SINR, RSRQ, accessibility, retainability, mobility, drops, Access/RACH failures, packet loss, mute calls, one-way audio, handover issues, throughput, and UL RSSI using TEMS, Windcatcher, Actix, and Accuver and OSS tools.
• Deploy, commission, integrate, and migrate LTE/5G RAN, Nokia AirScale, Ericsson 6660/6672, Cisco/Nokia IXRE CSR, and SiteBoss 340 platforms, including BBU replacements, capacity card installs, baseband configuration, transport validation, synchronization, alarm provisioning, service activation, monitoring integration, and service restoration testing.
• Must have Huawei to Samsung Radio Swap experience and hands-on experience on Parameter and KPI mapping of both vendors.
• Conduct and participate in the deployment, testing, and validation of new RF features and trials for the deployment of new antennas and radios, while overseeing the integration of new cell sites into the network, and ensuring they are optimized for maximum performance
• Perform drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning, and interference matrix analysis and site database maintenance, using TEMS/Windcatcher/Actix/Accuver. Optimize 4G/5G site clusters by analyzing Layer 3 messages and improving accessibility, retainability, and mobility KPIs through drive test data analysis
• Must have Hands-on experience on OSS tools of Nokia, Samsung and Ericsson i.e. CM Editor, Element Manager, USM, Optimus, NetACT, ENM, CLI, etc.Hands-on experience on drive testing and post-processing tools i.e., TEMS, Windcatcher, Actix, Accuver, XCAL,XCAP.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the relevant field.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Information Technology (IT), Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Expert-level RF Engineering experience with 10+ years of hands-on experience working with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung, and other vendors. Deep knowledge of Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) and Virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN), with the ability to develop performance dashboards to optimize wireless network performance.