Sr. RF Optimization Engineer

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading telecom company is seeking an experienced RF Optimization Engineer in Memphis, TN, with 7-10 years of experience in LTE and 5G networks. The role involves optimizing network performance, troubleshooting issues, and leading projects. Candidates should have a deep understanding of 5G technologies and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time position offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in LTE and 5G network optimization.
• Experience in troubleshooting and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze service measurement data to optimize network performance.
• Lead feature projects and ensure timely deliverables.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and coordinate with teams.
• Evaluate coverage gaps and system performance challenges.

Skills

5G network technologies

DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)

Scripting languages (Python, Shell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Telecommunications, IT & Emerging Technologies in Telecom and IT

Sr. RF Optimization Engineer – Memphis, Tennessee (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced RF Optimization Engineer with 7-10 years of hands‑on experience in optimizing LTE and 5G networks. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of 5G networks, including VoNR and standalone architectures, and will play a critical role in enhancing network performance through data‑driven optimization, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and utilize hourly and daily service measurement data to optimize LTE and 5G network performance.
• Lead and represent the team in feature projects, new node integration, and other centralized network tasks, ensuring timely deliverables and accountability.
• Independently troubleshoot hardware and performance issues, coordinating with cross‑functional teams as necessary.
• Support network performance by evaluating coverage gaps and identifying system performance challenges.
• Report issues clearly and promptly to appropriate engineering teams.
• Resolve customer service issues related to network performance and assist in implementing effective solutions.
• Collect and analyze drive test data to support performance evaluations and prioritize network build programs.

Must‑Have Skills

• Deep understanding of 5G network technologies, including VoNR and standalone (SA) network architectures.
• Strong experience with DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) and in‑building coverage solutions.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Shell for automation and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in LTE and 5G network optimization and performance management.

Benefits & Company Overview

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
• We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
• We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion‑dollar publicly‑traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
• We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check‑in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Telecommunications

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance