Senior RF Network Optimization Engineer - Hybrid, Durban

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Durban location

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior RF Network Optimization Engineer to enhance RF performance, coverage, and QoS across the region. You will analyze KPI data, design optimization plans, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role requires deep RF knowledge across 2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G NR, experience with drive tests, and proficiency with Atoll and Planet tools. Hybrid work model offered with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years of RF network optimization experience.
• Experience with RF propagation modeling and antenna theory.
• Experience with 2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G NR and their parameters.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RF network performance data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement RF optimization plans to improve coverage, capacity and QoS.
• Perform post-optimization validation against targets.
• Collaborate with planning and operations to address interference and coverage gaps.
• Tune network parameters to enhance user experience and reduce dropped calls.
• Utilize RF planning/optimization tools like Atoll and Planet.
• Stay updated on 4G/5G technologies and optimization techniques.
• Generate reports on network performance and optimization activities.
• Mentor junior engineers on RF-related topics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior RF Network Optimization Engineer to enhance RF performance, coverage, and QoS across the region. You will analyze KPI data, design optimization plans, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role requires deep RF knowledge across 2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G NR, experience with drive tests, and proficiency with Atoll and Planet tools. Hybrid work model offered with growth opportunities.