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Ericsson GmbH

$191 - $251/hr

Configure and optimize LTE and 5G RAN environments * Perform network integration, testing, validation, and acceptance activities * Monitor network performance and troubleshoot radio, transport, and ...

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Key2Source INC

RF Design Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

We are seeking an experienced RF Design Consultant with strong 5G and Open RAN experience to support wireless network design, planning, optimization, and deployment activities. The ideal candidate ...

DeepSig, Inc

RAN Test Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Familiarity with 4G/5G RAN concepts and 3GPP standards. * Proficiency with Python and shell scripting, and experience automating test execution. * Comfortable working day-to-day in Linux, with a ...

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A 5G RAN (Radio Access Network) job involves designing, deploying, optimizing, and maintaining the radio network infrastructure for 5G wireless communications. Professionals in this role work on base stations, antennas, and signal processing to ensure efficient network performance and coverage. They collaborate with network engineers, vendors, and operators to enhance capacity, reduce latency, and support new technologies like Massive MIMO and beamforming. This job requires expertise in wireless protocols, RF engineering, and telecom standards such as 3GPP and O-RAN.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 5G RAN position?

To thrive in a 5G RAN (Radio Access Network) role, you need expertise in wireless communication principles, network architecture, and hands-on experience with 5G technologies, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with telecom tools such as network simulators, protocol analyzers, and vendors' RAN management systems, along with certifications like Nokia, Ericsson, or Huawei RAN, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to troubleshoot under pressure are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure efficient deployment, optimization, and maintenance of 5G networks in a rapidly evolving telecommunications environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in 5G RAN roles?

Professionals in 5G RAN roles often face the challenges of rapidly evolving technology, integrating new network components alongside legacy systems, and ensuring optimal network performance in diverse and complex environments. Troubleshooting unexpected network issues, managing increased data loads, and keeping up with frequent software and hardware updates are part of the typical workflow. These challenges require continuous learning and adaptability, but they also offer opportunities to develop advanced technical expertise and play a key role in deploying cutting-edge wireless technologies.

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Engineer III, System Structure Design

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Plano, TX • On-site

$95K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Evaluate and trend key performance indicators and conduct performance trials to improve LTE RAN network performance.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Samsung 4G and 5G products during site deployment, site swap, and customer tickets to ensure compliance with SLAs.

  • Lead technical discussions, analyze issues, and collaborate with teams to ensure product performance, customer requirements, and issue resolution.

Samsung Electronics rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

129th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Position Summary
Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for the continuous improvement of LTE RAN network performance by evaluating and trending key performance indicators and performance trials. Responsible for troubleshooting and issue resolution in Samsung 4G and 5G products to ensure all issues during new site deployment or site swap are addressed in pre-defined SLAs. Responsible for troubleshooting and issue resolution in Samsung 4G and 5G products to ensure all customer tickets are addressed in pre-defined SLAs. Responsible for end-to-end performance assurance to ensure company's 4G and 5G products (DU, RU, CU, and AU) are fully compliant with customer's network design. Conduct trials and tune parameters to improve the overall network performance and propose optimized parameters and present to customers and other groups with detailed reports. Responsible for development of product requirements, feature requirements, systems, and performance analysis, conduct deep-dive customer sessions on 4G/5G call-processing related features and air interface technologies. Responsible for leading all technical discussions on Samsung products/scheduler related features with several customer vertical organizations including 4G/5G RAN Development groups and RAN performance groups. Analyze and troubleshoot schedule related issues reported from customer labs, field sites, and production networks. Perform issue resolution in multi-vendor deployment across numerous interfaces, including Open CPRI (ORAN), S1-MME, S1-U and X2 IOT with incumbent EPC vendors. Conduct deep-dive customer sessions for RCA reviews. Collaborate with HQ development and other teams to ensure issue resolution, customer product requirements and/or performance compliance. Present technical and non-technical ideas in a logical, compelling manner in a written format and verbally in both small and large group settings. Responsible for leading all technical discussions on Samsung products/scheduler related features with several customer vertical organizations including 4G/5G RAN Development groups and RAN performance groups. Author technical proposals, technical research and white papers, Operator network design. Ensures that customer commitments are achieved according to plan. Works closely with various support organizations, logistics, and cross-functional teams from SEA and Samsung HQ to achieve network performance.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Networks, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, a related field, or foreign equivalent and 5 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any engineering related job titles.
Applicants must have 5 years of experience in the following: (1) telecommunications engineering; (2) 4G/5G Call Processing including RRC, S1-MME, S1-U, X2, RLC, MAC, PHY protocols; (3) wireless technology & procedures including LTE/Volte and 5G; (4) 3GPP RAN product architecture, design, implementation and performance improvements (KPIs); (5) RF antenna technologies & network optimizations; (6) Massive MIMO, New Waveforms, LTE-NR interworking & co-existence, and 5G Numerologies; and (7) system engineering activities including feature requirements identification, feature description documentation, parameter optimization, performance analysis, test strategy creation, and problem troubleshooting. 10% domestic travel required for product rollouts, team meetings, and customer meetings.
No sponsorship available for this position.
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