RF Planning and Optimization

Job Description:
Based in Prague, Optimization Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, deployment, and optimization of wireless telecommunications networks. Managing the design phase will include overseeing pre-deployment equipment analysis, technology assessment, radio network planning, access planning, and interference analysis, demand planning, test and measurement of the equipment, and interfacing with the market development team.

Responsibilities:
Perform the following RF network design, planning and optimization activities as required:
Fully proficient in set-up, calibration, utilization, and data post processing of drive-test hardware and software products
Comprehensive understanding of RF channel environment (fast fading, slow fading, time dispersion, scattering, diffraction, wave length/frequency dependence, etc.)
Good knowledge of system topology and air interface parameters of at least one of the main technologies (GSM/GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, LTE, etc.).
Understanding of system topology and air interface parameters of at least one of the main 3G technologies (UMTS, etc.)
Good knowledge of at least one of the main equipment vendors (Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, Nortel, Lucent, Motorola, etc.).
Good understanding of antenna theory (aperture, gain, beam width, dipole vs. isotropic), antenna performance (return loss, impedance matching, etc.), and engineering tools (spectrum analyzer, site master, etc.).

Requirements:
Certified in wireless, microwave, radio transmission, antenna, communications and electronics, or related fields.
Proficient knowledge of mobile communications and principles of GSM/WCDMA/LTE products, signalling flow and protocols, electromagnetic theory, radio transmission, antenna system, and so on.
Ability to implement and supervise optimization project
Excellent command of both written and spoken English; Czech/Slovak Penta Consulting is a global staffing solutions business providing innovative and flexible recruitment strategies for clients and the very best permanent, interim and contract career opportunities for candidates across IT & Telecoms. Ranked 8 in the 2013 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For awards, Penta holds a Queen's Award for Enterprise among other high profile business and quality awards. Penta Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.