Wireless Network RF Engineer III

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About The Position

GCI's Wireless Network RF Engineer III will apply engineering principles to design wireless network coverage, configure wireless network, and integrate and commission wireless sites with optimal performance, and capacity. Responsible for engineering design of 5G, LTE, UMTS/HSPA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi and CDMA/EFDO radio Networks and functions as a technical expert regarding wireless technologies/specifications. Support internal business unit personnel engaged in the site development, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.

Requirements

A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
High School diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Telecommunications, or related field.
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant engineering experiencein wireless telecommunications systems troubleshooting, optimizing, and designing wireless communications sites.
Knowledge of basic RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory.
Knowledge of GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G technologies and 3GPP specifications.
Knowledge of RF propagation/prediction tools such as Mentum Planet and/or Atoll.
Knowledge of drive test validation tools such as TEMS Discovery/Investigation.
Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into databases or equivalent.
Well-developed computer skills (UNIX, Oracle Database, Excel macros and SQL programming

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Telecommunications experience.
Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.
Familiarity with FCC regulations with respect to emission requirements and limits such as the FCC OET Bulletin 65
Advanced knowledge of Ericsson GSM/CDMA/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/5G platforms and product lines and their 3GPP specifications
Advanced knowledge of Ericsson OSS, ENM, EPP ENIQ STATS and ENIQ EVENTS
Advanced knowledge of RF propagation/prediction tools such as Atoll and Mentum Planet
Strong knowledge of drive test validation tools such as TEMS Discovery/Investigation
Excellent computer skills (UNIX, Oracle Database, Excel macros and SQL programming preferred).
Strong MapInfo and Mentum Planet skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the engineering design, capacity, configuration, and system performance of the GSM, UMTS/HSPA, LTE and 5G Radio Networks.
Apply engineering principles to design and optimize network coverage, performance, and capacity.
Remotely support field staff in troubleshooting, by implementing applicable network configuration changes during daytime or maintenance windows.
Perform cell site dimensioning and configuration evaluation based on vendor offering.
Participate in developing internal processes used for radio network design that meet regulatory and zoning compliance.
Analyze RAN network data to identify performance issues, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
Diagnose and resolve RAN network faults, perform routine maintenance tasks, and manage network upgrades.
Oversee/manage capacity requirement of the RAN network.
Identify causes of RF interference and troubleshooting.
Provide input to management regarding tactical and strategic issues.
Functions as developer and resource for planning and performance tools as needed.
Perform advanced monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
Participate in the development of inter and intra team processes for system performance.
Serve as KPI subject matter expert to improve network performance.
Monitor statistical network performance data.
Collect processes and review drive test data.
Effectively apply RF principles to performance activities.
Serve as subject matter expert on GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/5G and emerging technology theory.
Support engineering and technical staff.
Mentor junior engineers for technical growth.
Engineering design and system performance of the GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE and 5G Radio Network.
Develop and audit RAN integration scripts.
Work with the operations team to troubleshoot site network problems.
Review data to assist with determining the cause of faulty equipment.
Address customer and employee complaints received through the Cell Desk.
Work with other RF Engineers to evaluate and resolve issues.
Update databases with resolution or actions taken.
Perform coverage design, capacity, and performance activities.
Participate in developing the internal processes used for radio network design.
Participate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions to ensure regulatory and zoning compliance.
Perform development, testing, and validation of RF feature plan proposals.
Provide input in defining implementation guidelines for approved new features and technologies.
Acts as developer and resource for planning and performance tools (as applicable).
Review and provide final engineering design specifications and service requirements.