Solutions Architect (Solutions Architect III)

Ericsson • Plano, TX

1d • $184,039 - $229,425

About The Position

Ericsson Inc. is hiring a Solutions Architect (Solutions Architect III) to execute complex technical tasks involving analysis, investigation, and design of LTE/5G wireless communication systems in multi-market environments. The position is based at the Plano, Texas worksite or at any home office in the U.S.

The role applies technical knowledge and organizational skills to guide engineering projects, develop system-level concepts, lead technical execution, and translate ideas into implementation steps. It also involves structured reviews and documentation, collaboration with peers and stakeholders on technologies and methods, and developing solutions and improvements to product design and project execution. The architect leads complex documents, proposals, and presentations; plans and prioritizes work; allocates project tasks; and contributes to functional details for new services, products, processes, methodologies, and analytical tools.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering or a related field, plus five years of experience in RF Engineering or RF Network Optimization. The salary range depends on location: $184,039–$229,425 in specified California Bay Area counties; $184,039–$207,900 in other California cities and Washington, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia; and $184,039–$194,250 in other U.S. locations. The position also offers the opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Five years of experience in RF Engineering or RF Network Optimization.
• Five years of experience performing RF network optimization during network rollout.
• Five years of experience optimizing SG/LTE radio networks to troubleshoot and improve KPIs.
• Five years of experience analyzing KPIs and investigating and improving network quality problems.
• Five years of experience implementing new features and tuning 5G/4G (LTE) radio network parameters.
• Five years of experience implementing new RAN features and tuning RAN database parameters.
• Five years of experience in radio propagation planning and optimization of coverage footprints and services.
• Five years of experience interfacing with customers to provide network design and performance services.
• Five years of experience independently performing design and performance activities in customer projects according to project plans and project manager guidance.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex technical tasks involving analysis, investigation, and design of LTE/5G wireless communication systems in multi-market environments.
• Guide engineering projects and provide recommendations and solutions that support efficient execution and high-quality deliverables.
• Develop system-level ideas and concepts using engineering knowledge, analytical skills, and programming capabilities.
• Lead technical execution of project tasks and translate system-level ideas into actionable implementation steps.
• Use structured review and documentation practices to maintain quality and provide consistent stakeholder updates.
• Partner with peers and stakeholders to evaluate technologies, features, and methodologies.
• Drive innovative solutions and improvements to product design and project execution methods.
• Lead development of complex documents, proposals, and presentations, including defining their structure and content.
• Plan and prioritize technical tasks according to project requirements and complexity, and allocate project work efficiently.
• Identify opportunities and help develop functional details for new services, products, process and methodology changes, and analytical tools and techniques.
• Perform RF network optimization during network rollout.
• Optimize SG/LTE radio networks to troubleshoot and improve KPIs.
• Analyze KPIs and investigate and improve network quality problems.
• Implement new features and tune 5G/4G (LTE) radio network parameters.
• Implement new RAN features and tune RAN database parameters.
• Perform radio propagation planning and optimize coverage footprints and services.
• Interface with customers to provide network design and performance services in line with the solutions portfolio.
• Independently perform design and performance activities in customer projects according to the project plan and under the project manager’s guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and an opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits toward premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions of up to 4% when employees contribute at least 5% of eligible pay.
• Company credits toward basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Option to participate in the Ericsson Stock Purchase Plan.
• At least 15 days of accrued vacation for new employees, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of annual sick time.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior