RF Optimization Engineer

Kimberly Hume is looking for 4G and 5G RF Optimization Engineers to work a 6 month rolling contract rolls based in Congo B (Brazzaville).

Job Description:

• RF optimization and system performance engineering for a 5G/LTE network
• Configure systems and add new equipment to the networks; turn on, integrate and optimize new cells sites
• Perform design and performance activities in customer projects
• Perform Network and/or Node Reviews/Audits
• Analyze performance of networks elements and see if changes (software or hardware changes)
• Implement recommendations for network optimization improvement
• Undertake networks performance improvement (KPIs) and optimization tasks
• Monitoring overall Radio Network performance and takes any necessary action to improve it.
• Ensuring that the radio network quality KPI’s are of world class standard.
• Ensuring that newly integrated sites are tuned and provide optimum performance with reference to existing nodes.
• Clearing Trouble Tickets on time.
• Performing parameter consistency checks in the network and proposes new parameter values to enhance the network overall quality.
• Performing related tuning on load sharing features to obtain maximum user throughput.
• Aiding in developing the competitiveness of junior radio optimization engineers.
• Providing technical interface between Network Core and Radio group for new node integration which has direct impact on subscriber perception.
• Providing technical expertise for the radio optimization.
• Providing reliable reports for the Radio Network performance as per requirement.

Job Qualifications:

• With at least 3 years of experience in the wireless telecommunications industry
• With experience in 4G/5G network tuning
• Must have Cellular / Mobile Technology proficiency: 4G/5G LTE, NR theory and practical experience.
• Preferably with experience in ZTE products is an added advantage.
• Candidate must have solid understanding of 5G/4G network design principles and techniques
• Candidate must have experience with drive test equipment, processes, and interpreting results
• Candidate must have strong RF and antenna theory and understanding
• Ability to work with different optimization tools, build network plans, interpret results