Senior RAN Engineer: 4G/5G Design & Optimization

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Radio Access Network Engineer to lead design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of RAN components for 4G LTE and 5G NR networks. You will drive performance analysis, drive tests, and vendor collaboration to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Applicants should have 7+ years in RAN engineering and strong experience with Ericsson, Huawei or Nokia equipment, RF planning tools and drive tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 7+ years of RAN engineering experience.
• Strong 4G LTE and 5G NR expertise.
• Experience with major vendor RAN equipment.
• Experience with RF planning and drive tests.
• Knowledge of interference management, handover, capacity planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Certifications in mobile networks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan RAN sites and network architecture, considering coverage, capacity, and performance requirements.
• Oversee the deployment and commissioning of new RAN equipment and software upgrades.
• Conduct performance analysis, drive testing, and implement optimization techniques to improve network quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex RAN-related issues, ensuring minimal service disruption.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new RAN technologies and solutions.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive RAN network documentation, including configuration files and performance reports.
• Collaborate with core network and transport teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior RAN engineers.

Skills

RAN engineering

4G LTE

5G NR

RF planning tools

Drive tests

Interference management

Capacity planning

Vendor relations

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Ericsson equipment

Huawei equipment

Nokia equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Radio Access Network Engineer to lead design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of RAN components for 4G LTE and 5G NR networks. You will drive performance analysis, drive tests, and vendor collaboration to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Applicants should have 7+ years in RAN engineering and strong experience with Ericsson, Huawei or Nokia equipment, RF planning tools and drive tests.