About this opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Designer to join our team and lead wireless network design across 2G/4G/5G technologies. In this role you will ensure network coverage, capacity and quality through design, dimensioning, link budget analysis and propagation modeling. You will provide technical leadership, support hardware selection, and work with internal teams and customers to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions that meet regulatory and performance requirements.
What you will do
- Design and plan wireless networks (2G/4G/5G) focusing on coverage, capacity and quality of experience.
- Perform network dimensioning: estimate cells/sites/sectors and forecast radio resources based on traffic and growth.
- Carry out link budget calculations and optimize designs for different environments (urban, suburban, rural, indoor).
- Apply and validate propagation models (e.g., Hata, COST-231, Okumura or tailored models) to inform site placement, antenna height and azimuth.
- Use RF design tools (Atoll, Planet, Mentum or equivalent) for simulation, coverage prediction, interference analysis and reporting.
- Specify and dimension RF hardware (antennas, amplifiers, TRXs, RRUs, power supplies) in line with design requirements and coordinate with procurement/deployment.
- Tune parameters and analyze KPIs to improve network performance; use drive test and field data to refine models.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff and collaborate with planning, RAN engineering, field operations and other teams during rollout and troubleshooting.
- Interface with customers to gather requirements, present design proposals and ensure solutions align with business and regulatory needs.
- Keep up to date with wireless industry developments (including 5G features, network slicing and IoT) and incorporate best practices.
You will bring
- +10 years experience in RF design and optimization for mobile networks (2G/4G/5G).
- Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications or related field; master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in dimensioning, link budget analysis, propagation modeling and hardware specification.
- Proficiency with RF design and planning tools (Atoll, Planet, Mentum or similar).
- Practical knowledge of propagation models (Hata, COST-231, Okumura etc.) and experience with drive test / optimization tools.
- Familiarity with RAN technologies (GSM, LTE, 5G NR) and regulatory/spectrum considerations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills; able to make data-driven decisions.
- Effective communicator with experience presenting technical concepts to customers and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others and to manage multiple projects to delivery.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Saudi Arabia (SA) || Riyadh
Req ID: 777103
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.
Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.
As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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