Heading is looking for his client in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, a RAN Engineer (M/F) for Maputo
RAN Engineer
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform Second or third line support for all RAN Wireless NEs (Network Elements);
- Carry out daily/weekly/monthly network maintenance operations and upgrading tasks needed in limiting the impact on the production network;
- Provide Remote support to all FMs (Field Maintenance) teams if required;
- Routine network analysis, including Best/worst/sleeping cell analysis, resolution, and tracking; VSWR tracking;
- Good understanding of Single-mode and multi-mode site solutions;
- General understanding of traffic control algorithms and redundancy mechanisms of the RNC/BSC;
- Good command of 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM heavy traffic preventive measures and emergency measures;
- Good command of basic ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) test items and methods and capability to conduct basic ATP tests;
- Good command of principles and implementation of comprehensive energy-saving solutions for wireless sites;
- General understanding of common antenna specifications and components (including those for indoor coverage);
- General understanding of power units, conversion relationships, and test methods;
- Responsible to maintain all network & individual Wireless NEs KPI to agreed values;
- Escalate the CSR (Customer Service Request) ticket to the support team if the issue is not solved within the agreed time, and follow-up until solved;
- Configuration Management and implementation of the plan provided by planning;
- Implement planned activities, like BSC/RNC/NodeB/EnodeB/gnodeB Migrations, Site Re-homing, and Integration of new nodes into the network;
- Check the Network Utilization on a daily basis and then suggest and implement the Radio/TC expansion;
- Implementation of New Software/CDs whenever available / Required;
- Ensure Trouble ticket management, Fault diagnosis, Remote fault resolution, Management, and control;
- Monitor the system’s critical/Major alarms on a daily basis and perform activities to minimize their occurrence;
- Attend weekly wireless RAN meetings with the customer and be responsible for providing valid answers to all customer concerns.
Education and Profissional Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a strictly related Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field;
- Technical certifications in wireless network systems (e.g., 4G/5G Radio Access Network configurations from tier-1 telecom vendors) are highly preferred;
- Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven hands-on experience in wireless network operations, optimization, or RAN engineering;
- Experience acting as an escalation point (Tier 2 or Tier 3 support) within an active telecom operator or vendor network infrastructure environment is essential.
Skills and Competencies
- Extensive knowledge in troubleshooting Radio wireless related issues.
- Fully understand the O&M environment & Requirements.
- Complete knowledge of all wireless RAN related KPIs and troubleshooting.
- Complete Understanding and hands-on experience with all wireless related Tools.
- Complete understanding of Call flow and able to understand and analyze Traces/logs.
- Performance management and stats collection from NetAct (KPI Browser, Reporting Suite).
- Customer Expectation Management.
- Configuration Management and implementation of the provided plan.
Apply for job: 5825 – Engenheiro da RAN (M/F) – Maputo
