Remote Telecom Systems Engineer - VoIP & 5G Expertise

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible schedule

Continuous learning opportunities

Access to cutting-edge telecom tech

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Systems Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. Design, deploy, and maintain telecom systems while collaborating across locations to enhance service delivery and technological capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecommunications systems engineering, strong VoIP and wireless knowledge, and the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Telecommunications or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of VoIP (SIP, H.323) and PBX systems.
• Experience with LTE/5G wireless and IP networking.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate across time zones.
• Automation scripting experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and optimize telecom systems including VoIP and mobile networks.
• Develop and implement system integration strategies for telecom applications.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and diagnose root causes.
• Monitor performance and plan capacity improvements.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, guides, and procedures.
• Collaborate with network engineers, software developers, and operations staff.
• Research new telecom technologies and recommend adoption.
• Participate in testing and deployment of features and upgrades.
• Ensure system security and compliance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support to other teams.

Skills

VoIP

PBX

SIP/H.323

LTE/5G

TCP/IP

Scripting

Remote work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications

Tools

Wireshark

Cisco/Juniper routers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Systems Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. Design, deploy, and maintain telecom systems while collaborating across locations to enhance service delivery and technological capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecommunications systems engineering, strong VoIP and wireless knowledge, and the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.