We are looking for a skilled Telecom Design and Planning Engineer with expertise in (3G, 4G, and 5G). The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and design of mobile radio access networks (RAN), ensuring optimized coverage, capacity, and performance. This role involves technical analysis, site design, frequency planning, and coordination with cross-functional teams for rollout and integration.
Responsibilities- Design radio network solutions (3G/4G/5G) based on coverage and capacity requirements.
- Prepare and optimize RF planning activities using tools like Atoll, Asset, or Planet.
- Conduct nominal planning, link budget analysis, and frequency/channel planning.
- Create site designs including antenna placement, tilts, azimuths, and equipment specifications.
- Work closely with NI, DB & Site Survey team to align network designs with end-to-end architecture.
- Prepare documentation such as RFDS (Radio Frequency Design Sheets), coverage plots, and site layout plans.
- Ensure designs meet regulatory compliance and international telecom standards (3GPP, ITU, etc.).
- Support rollout teams during implementation and provide input for network optimization post-deployment.
- Stay up-to-date with evolving wireless technologies and contribute to future-ready designs.
You have:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in mobile network planning and design (RAN).
- In-depth knowledge of radio technologies including GSM, UMTS, LTE, and NR (5G).
- Experience with RF planning tools such as Atoll, MapInfo, TEMS, Actix, Qgis.
- Nokia experience is must and familiarity with multi-vendor radio equipment (e.g., Ericsson, Huawei).
- Understanding of propagation models, interference analysis, and cell planning technique
It would be nice if you also had:
- Knowledgeable in RF prediction plotting and technical presentation preparation
- Good communication and team collaboration skills.
- Ready and available to Work in different time zone (APAC, MEA, NAM Shifts etc...)
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