Network Engineer - Radio (Remote)

Network Engineer – Radio (Remote)

We are looking for a Network Engineer for our enterprise communications and service client. Resources need to have excellent technical competence with 5G, SW, HW Feature testing / TOL execution, Troubleshooting, and knowledge of performance KPIs / RF.

This is an 18-month contract role initially, 40 hours/week, 100% Remote.

This is a W2 employee of Stage 4 Solutions. Health benefits and 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with Ericsson Radio Access Network (RAN) technology equipment including Baseband Units and Radios
• Integration, software upgrade, and configuration using Moshell / AMOS and ENM
• Experienced with 4G/5G call flow, tracing, and troubleshooting
• 4G/5G feature testing including studying functionality, analyzing requirements and specifications to design and document test cases
• Test Object List (TOL) creation, execution, and troubleshooting
• Collection of enodeb/gnodeb traces, counters, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and performance root cause analysis
• Collecting and analyzing UE logs via QXDM or XCAL and performing post-processing using QCAT or XCAP
• Node recovery procedures (remote and local, node scratch)
• Event analysis and addressing accessibility, retain ability, and HO success rate issues
• Making recommendations in parameter changes, and feature activations to improve system performance
• Coordinating activities with various Ericsson resources, divisions, and companies
• Creative, problem-solving, think-out-of-the-box attitude
• Ability to operate with a high degree of independence, while managing project and customer expectations
• Excellent customer interface skills
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Telecom Industry, ideally in Radio Domain
• Knowledge of Radio access technologies (LTE, NR)
• Experience in working with different services including 5G NR, Massive MIMO, FR1 and FR2 bands, 4G LTE, NBIOT, CAT-M, CBRS, and/or multi-vendor
• Understanding of layer 3 messages for 4G and 5G
• Good Test Tools knowledge (QXDM, XCAL, protocol analyzers, etc.)
• Unix, Linux, O&M, IP connectivity (login and FTP procedures)
• OSS (SMO, Network Explorer, Alarm viewer), ENM
• Advanced Moshell, scripting is a plus
• Troubleshooting and tracing knowledge
• Ability to perform advanced call testing (Lab/Field)
• Additional desirable knowledge areas: CORE (AMF, MME, HSS, MGW/SGW/ PGW, MSC), Transport
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  
  

Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (Please apply to the Network Engineer – Radio (Remote) Role)

Please feel free to forward this opening to others you think might be interested.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Pay Rate: $45/hr. - $50/hr.