Remote RAN Optimization Engineer for 4G/5G Performance

Placements24

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Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Telecommunications Engineer specializing in RAN Optimization for a remote role. You will analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize Radio Access Network performance to enhance service quality across extensive coverage areas.

A strong background in wireless technologies and hands-on tool proficiency are essential. You will monitor KPIs, perform in-depth KPI analyses, tune RAN parameters, and collaborate with planning/engineering teams to ensure optimized network

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years in telecommunications with focus on RAN engineering and optimization.
Proficiency with RAN optimization tools such as Atoll, Nemo Outdoor, TEMS.

Responsibilities

Monitor RAN performance metrics and identify degradation trends; implement corrective actions.
Analyze network KPIs (call drop rate, throughput, latency, handover) to spot optimization opportunities.
Configure and tune RAN parameters to improve capacity, coverage and QoS.
Troubleshoot complex RAN issues including interference and coverage gaps.
Develop and maintain performance reports, dashboards and trend analyses.
Collaborate with planning and engineering to ensure optimized network design and deployment.
Stay updated on 4G/LTE and 5G RAN technologies and optimization techniques.
Conduct drive tests and post-processing to validate improvements.
Participate in vendor discussions/evaluations for RAN equipment/software.
Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in RAN optimization.