Sr Engineers, Systems Design

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T-Mobile is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. Senior Engineers, Systems Design located in Concord, CA will apply engineering principles to design and optimize network coverage, performance, and capacity of the GSM, UMTS and LTE Radio Network.

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform advanced monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and participate in the development of inter and intra-team processes for system performance to improve network performance.

• Monitor statistical network performance data; collect, process, and review drive test data; and work with the operations team to troubleshoot site network problems.

• Apply expertise supporting Layer management, Traffic Steering, IFLS/IFLB in Multicarrier network and SON related features and functionality and will work with other engineers to evaluate and resolve issues, update databases with resolution or actions taken, and participate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions to ensure regulatory and zoning compliance.

• Perform development, testing, and validation of RF (radio frequency) feature plan proposals and provide input in defining implementation guidelines for approved new features and technologies.

• Effectively apply RF principles to performance activities and serve as subject matter expert on GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE and emerging technology theory.

• Apply expertise supporting 2G/3G/4G/VoLTERAN network structure, Radio network performance KPls (Accessibility, Retainability, Usage, and Mobility) and related Counters and 3GPP Events (including L3 Msg/SIP Cause Code analysis).

• Apply expertise managing VoLTE E2E KPI Optimization/Performance, including End to End Call flow/IMS/SIP messaging; implementing Ericsson's advanced features and Special Event management skills; and vendor's small cells and NOKIA and Ericsson products and inter-operability.

• Apply expertise utilizing Ericsson 2G, 3G & L TE OSS/ENM/BO platforms and Ericsson Features, Parameters, and AMOS commands.

• Apply expertise troubleshooting Network issues using UEH/UETR/CTR/SIP/IMS Internal/ EPC Trace analysis of network, and will apply expertise utilizing IRIS, EEA (T-lnsight), Actix, Asset, Mapinfo tools and implementation expertise of Ericsson EDOS tools, Excel macros, and SOL programming.

• Leverage E2E customer experience monitoring tools such as IRIS, EEA(T-Insight), Actix, Asset, MapInfo, Ericsson EDOS tools.

• Leverage advanced computer coding skills (Excel macros and SQL programming required). Provide engineering support to Sales/Customers by responding to customer and employee network related complaints and will provide input to management on tactical and strategic issues and act as developer and resource for market, regional, and national planning and performance tools.

• Lead the market RF roll-out of major projects and initiatives on network modernization, bandwidth upgrades, new carrier additions, and introductions of new technologies.

• Create engineering processes and procedures to improve results and maximize productivity. Mentor more junior RF Engineers for technical growth.

• Telecommuting is permitted, but applicant must work from the worksite location at least 3-4 days per week. No additional national or international travel is anticipated.

Skill requirements:

(1) Experience supporting 2G/3G/LTE/VoLTE RAN network structure, Radio network performance KPI's (Accessibility, Retainability, Usage, and Mobility) and related Counters and 3GPP Events (including L3 Msg/SIP Cause Code analysis).

(2) Experience supporting Layer management, Traffic Steering, IFLS/IFLB in Multicarrier network and SON related features and functionality.

(3) Experience managing VoLTE E2E KPI Optimization/Performance including End to End Call flow/ IMS/SIP messaging; implementing Ericsson’s advanced features and Special Event management skills; and vendor’s small cells and NOKIA and Ericsson products and interoperability.

(4) Experience utilizing Ericsson 2G, 3G & LTE OSS/ENM/BO platforms and Ericsson Features, Parameters, and AMOS commands.

(5) Experience troubleshooting Network issues using UEH/UETR/CTR/SIP/IMS Internal/EPC Trace analysis of network.

(6) Experience utilizing IRIS, EEA(T-Insight), Actix, Asset, MapInfo tools and implementation experience of Ericsson EDOS tools and advanced computer skills (Excel macros and SQL programming).

Experience and education requirements:

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related, or its foreign equivalent, and 5 years of relevant work experience.

ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related, or its foreign equivalent, and 3 years of relevant work experience.

Additional:                                                 

• Location: Concord, CA
• This position is eligible for the employee referral program.
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes
DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

How to apply:

• Visit www.tmobile.jobs.
• Create a candidate profile, and apply to REQ323954.

OTHER: Work hours: 40 hours/week. California Pay Range: $175,656.00 to $180,656.00/year.

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience.

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Candidate’s pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. 

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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