At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise LTE and 5G networks while tackling exciting planning projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic telecoms team in a hybrid work environment.
- Benefits: Very competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with experienced engineers and work on cutting-edge network solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the future of mobile network technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Telecommunications or related field with 3-4 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 42840 - 52360 £ per year.
Network Design Engineer / RF Planner
Location
Hybrid - 1 day in the office in London
Salary
Very Competitive
Type
Full-Time Permanent (Fixed Term Contract considered initially)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Network Design Engineer / RF Planner to join our growing telecoms team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with several years of mobile network planning experience who is looking to further develop their career within LTE and 5G network design.
The role will involve a blend of business-as-usual radio planning activities and participation in future network development and optimisation projects.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced engineers and architects, contributing to network design, capacity planning, coverage improvement, and ongoing optimisation of mobile radio networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day radio planning and network design activities across LTE and 5G networks.
- Support coverage, capacity and optimisation projects.
- Conduct neighbour planning, parameter audits and network configuration reviews.
- Analyse network performance and KPI data to identify areas for improvement.
- Assist with radio network expansions, upgrades and technology refresh programmes.
- Support network acceptance and validation activities.
- Produce and maintain planning documentation, reports and design records.
- Work with internal engineering teams, deployment teams and external suppliers.
- Contribute to troubleshooting and resolution of network performance issues.
- Assist in delivering future LTE and 5G network enhancement programmes.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Degree qualified in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Approximately 3-4 years' experience in LTE and/or 5G radio planning.
- Understanding of radio network design principles, coverage and capacity planning.
- Experience working within mobile network environments.
- Familiarity with radio planning and optimisation tools such as Atoll, Planet, Asset or similar.
- Ability to analyse network KPIs and performance data.
- Good understanding of RF fundamentals and mobile network technologies.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Desirable
- Experience with multiple radio technologies (2G, 3G, LTE and 5G).
- Knowledge of transmission, transport or backhaul networks.
- Exposure to core network technologies (EPC or 5G Core).
- Experience supporting network rollout, optimisation or acceptance activities.
- Understanding of UK mobile network environments.
What We're Looking For
This role would suit an engineer who has moved beyond graduate level and has gained several years of practical LTE/5G planning experience but is still keen to remain hands-on.
We are looking for someone comfortable balancing day-to-day operational planning activities with longer-term network design and optimisation initiatives.
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