5G RF Optimization Engineer (Remote)

Position: 5G RF Optimization Engineer
Location: Remote
Term: 12 Months Contract
Pay Rate: $59.26/hr.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Performs RF performance activities in customer projects independently, according to project plan and in project managers guidance.
Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems.
Implementation of new features and tuning 5G/4G (LTE) radio network parameters.

Candidates MUST have the following:

T-Mobile & Nokia current experience
MINIMUM of 2 years 5G experience
Minimum of 10-years of work experience in RF Optimization for LTE/VoLTE/ 5G.

Is it a good fit? (Requirements):

MS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or other related Engineering. Bachelors with 10 or more years of experience also acceptable.
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (formulas, running macros), MS PowerPoint
5G Optimization experience covering Sub6 Optimization; DSS Optimization; mmWave Optimization; VONR, NSA, SA.
Experience with Multi-Layer Cluster Optimization including 5G/LTE/UMTS.
Experience with network performance management functions including trending, analysis, monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Prior experience with 5G/LTE parameters, KPI counters, Operational Performance Indicator (OPI) counters, and associated call scenarios. Skills to review daily KPI reports and identify sites with performance degradation issues is required.
Deep experience in network performance components and troubleshooting. Network performance problem detection and solution methods, e.g., throughput issues, drop call rates, access/rach failures etc. Have knowledge of Nokia tools including Nokia NetAct OSS , Web Element Manager, CM Editor, Nokia SON etc. creating reports and deep dive counter-based analysis.
Understanding of Radio Resource Management functionalities, e.g., handover control, admission controls, capacity management, etc.
Knowledge of running traces for troubleshooting/analysis. Must have knowledge of the various drive testing equipment such as JDSU/RAN Advisor, Nemo, TEMS, X-CAL, Windcatcher and FalconSmart.
Experience with Nokia NetAct OSS in alarm management, performance Suite management, and parameter configuration.

Even better if you have:

Prior experience working with T-Mobile tools, OneData, Truecall, ActixOne, Atoll, Asset, IMNOS and RFDS.
Hands-on experience and knowledge of Nokia TDD and FDD parameters.
Knowledge in RF Optimization Layer 3 analysis experience using tools similar to ACTIX.
Expertise in troubleshooting to perform tasks such as resetting an eNB/gNB/RRH, changing parameters, run XLM plans, alarms, RSSI issues
Hands-on knowledge of monitoring site alarms, doing health check status of sites, and resolve alarms.