Telecom Vacancy: UMTS Optimization Engineer

Location: USA 
Start date: ASAP 
End date: 6-12 months 

Job description: 
• Perform RF/RAN network design, planning and optimization activities 
• Perform link budget analysis, design criteria and traffic analysis 
• Ensure data integrity of various morphology/topography databases and drive test data for model calibration 
• Thorough understanding of RF ancillary equipment and function 
• Carry out area and site surveys to identify RF equipment location and antenna orientation 
• Analyze equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators 
• Perform inter-modulation analysis 
• Perform site candidate evaluation 
• Support leasing/zoning teams as subject matter expert at zoning hearings 
• Verify RF related site engineering drawings 
• Perform site build verification and acceptance 
• Undertake network performance improvement (KPIs) and optimization tasks 
• Undertake RAN/BSS parameter audits, suggest and fine tune parameters 
• Implement new S/W or BSS/RAN parameters for overall network improvement 
• Log data integrity check (drill-down cluster acceptance KPI) 
• RAN parameter consistency checks and feature implementation 
• Consult on IRAT implementation 
• Review counter and system KPI report (e.g. CST, latency) 
• Consult on change request, introduce/modify best practice, 
• Undertake BSS parameter audits, suggest and fine tune parameters 
• Channel Quality index (CQI) improvements 
• Throughput improvements 
• Recommendation for CE, Codes, RAX boards etc 
• RSCP and Ec/Io analysis 
• Implement new S/W or BSS parameters for overall network improvement 
• RAN parameter translation, implementation of parameter change, consult on parameter setting, consult on RAN features 
• OSS support 
• OCNS implementation 

Requirements: 
• Familiarity with AISG functionality and interworking 
• Thorough understanding of pilot pollution analysis and parameter reconfiguration 
• A minimum of 6 years work experience in RF Optimization 
• A minimum of 3 years good work experience on UMTS/HSPA Optimization 
• Must have worked on any two of the following equipment – Nokia, if not Ericsson 
• Self- motivated and ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills 
• Strong communication skills required/Written and verbal 
• Reliability and strong organizational skills are a must 
• Ability to prioritize multiple task to completion 
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks successfully 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Flexibility in ever changing environments and priorities 
• Exhibiting initiative in achieving company goals and objectives 
• Must meet minimum technical proficiency requirements 
• Expert of UMTS/HSPA protocol, UMTS/HSPA design and optimization

Please email your CV to mlankston@firstpointgroup.com