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Ericsson

Radio Access Network Engineer

Johannesburg

October 1, 2024

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About this opportunity

We are now looking for a Network Engineer, who will be responsible for performing Design, Tuning, Audit and Optimization activities of Networks to meet customer requirements. The position is applicable for the Design & Optimization of a Radio Access Network (RAN).



What you will do

  • Provide technical support in customer discussions, presentation and workshop
  • 2G/3G/4G & NR parameter audit and to provide recommendations to sort out inconsistencies
  • Necessary feature implementation and recommended parameters settings to better voice and data services
  • Customer engagement in advanced technical discussions to understand customer requirements and propose strategic advice and direction
  • Ensure project delivery team alignment to delivery model and ways of working.
  • Provide Radio network strategic and architecture planning, ensuring robustness, scalability, interoperability, and appropriate technology
  • Proficient in Network Design on multiple technologies and multiple streams including but not limited to:
  • Initial system design and dimensioning,
  • System dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis,
  • Coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, Network planning, interference analysis and optimization using advanced planning tools
  • Network Planning to meet design targets and Final Network acceptance with customer
  • Work across subject areas at any point in the project lifecycle, from strategy to design to implementation to operations and maintenance
  • Responsible for coverage analysis of GSM/WCDMA/LTE & NR networks.


Responsibilities include

  • Creating & Studying RF coverage maps, perform simulations and identify problem areas, also trouble-shooting areas with poor coverage and Quality and recommending suitable solutions.
  • Draft RF design solutions to address RAN network issues to be reviewed by Radio Planning Supervisor/Manager.
  • Maintaing the KPI as per the contractual values, optimizing the parameters/features to ensure continues improvement on Voice and data services.
  • Continues discussion and collaboration with customer and other Subject Matter expert to find an optimum set of setting to boost customer perception,
  • Handling Event and campaign to meet customer expectations.


You will bring

  • Bachelor’s degree and above in Electronics and Communication or relevant fields.
  • At least 4+years of multi technology experience in Radio Networks Design Strategic Planning, and optimization
  • Deep understanding of the latest technological trends in Radio Network, including Small Cells, CA, MIMO, IOT etc.
  • Experience on Design and Planning, experience in Ericsson Network Design Tools, Radio Products, and Solutions (GSM, WCDMA, LTE & NR)
  • Good understanding of advanced and complex radio networks and should be able to assist with advanced Planning and creative design solutions
  • Must have customer facing and engagement experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship development with customer


Ericsson South Africa recruits in line with its Employment Equity plan and will therefore give preference to suitably qualified candidates who are members of designated groups



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: South Africa (ZA) || Woodmead
Req ID: 754776
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