LTE Optimization Engineer - Ericsson

We are hiring a number of LTE Optimization Engineers to work at Ericsson in KSA. Those, have got hands on experience at Ericsson's equipment are encouraged to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform RF tuningLTE. Familiar with link budgets, RF propagation from cellular antennas, parameters and Radio features of LTE; work independently in performing optimization activities; provide training and guidance to less experience persons in the area of expertise; utilize engineering tools such as cell planning tools, drive test data collection and post processing tools, and network performance statistics monitoring and analysis tools; good knowledge of Ericsson product and service portfolio, and competitive offerings; support the preparation of Requests for Proposals if requested.

- Performance reports/Post processing tool
- Manage network trials and performance data to identify coverage, capacity and interference problems
- Identification and analysis of key issues on the network in order to achieve QoS targets for 2G/3G/LTE
- Ensuring first-class support is given to the resolution of customer problems
- Strong understanding of 3G/2G/LTE
- Strong understanding of LTE/HSPA concepts.
- Manage 2G/3G/LTE optimization within the Regional Optimization Team with supporting performance analysis.
- A comprehensive knowledge of hardware and software features and constraints for 2G/3G/LTE
- Ability to collect and analyze data from the 2G/3G/LTE networks to resolve problems and make recommendations for improving QoS
- Ability to analyze air interface signalling to help resolve problems and make recommendations for improving QoS
- Ability to develop original processes and procedures
- Ability to deliver innovative solutions to challenging problems
- Drive recommendations for changes to the physical and parametric configuration of cells
- Basic knowledge in RF planning
- Counter analysis and understanding
- Good knowledge on 2G/3G/LTE Radio parameters and timers
- Working knowledge of MapInfo
- Data throughput optimization for 2G/3G/LTE.
- Good knowledge on Neighbor relations and analysis
- Good knowledge in BSS/RNC/MME parameters
- Parameter audit and report preparation
- Analysis of drive test data and recommendation
- Good working knowledge in MS Excel and MS Access
- Performance and root cause analysis of the air interface
- 3G/2G network environment and radio knowledge
- Exposure to tools like TEMS, ACTIX, BO, etc
- Improve cells on following KPIs:
- RRC attempts, RRC Failures, CS/PS RAB attempts, CS/PS RAB failures, DCR, CSTR, SHO attempts/failures, HS attempts, HS retainability failure rate, HS accessibility failure rate.
- Leadership skills: Must be a team player with quality orientation, integrity, openness and learning agility
- Maintain and develop a team of appropriately skilled and knowledgeable optimization engineers.
- Language skills: Good command over verbal and written English is required.
- Values and behaviors: Integrity, Openness & Learning agility