RAN NPO Lead Engineer

Main Responsibility Area
Manages and monitors day-to-day operations of the radio optimization network to ensure that network KPIs are met accordingly and don’t degrade. Coordinates synergy between other Network Optimization Engineers working on the project to meet customer’s escalations and concerns. Optimize the Radio network to ensure optimal performance.
Handles customer complaints directly and through team effort and ensures resolution is achieved according to set SLA guidelines. Engages with the customer by providing regular 3G and LTE RF performance reports and updates on ongoing RF related cases.
Objective / Description
Ensure network infrastructure is capable of handling projected customer requirements.The 3G and LTE RF Expert will be responsible for the design and planning of 3G and LTE cellular radio networks. This will either be as an extension to the network or as part of a network modernization (swap) scenario. Once the network is planned and functioning accordingly, the Expert Engineer will be required to assess the network’s performance and make improvement adjustments in order to optimize the performance and subscriber experience.
Job Functions
Radio Planning Includes but not limited to Radio Network Engineering, Link Budget Engineering, Nominal & Final Cell Planning, Technical Site Surveys, Radio Parameter & Feature planning, Frequency Planning (incl. Frequency Hopping), Network modernization / swap planning, Radio Network Tuning and Planning consultancy
Radio Optimization Includes but not limited to Network Performance KPI assessment and reporting, Radio Measurement Analysis & RF recommendations, Network Feature & Parameter Optimization, Traffic Modeling & Capacity Forecasting, Radio Network Performance Optimization, Multivendor Optimization / Intelligent Optimization with Measurement Report data, Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) and Optimization consultancy.
Knowledge
Radio planning/optimization on Nokia up to at least Software release WCDMA16 (3G) and FL16 or TL16 (LTE)
Experience
Minimum 5 Years 3G Radio Planning & Optimization on Nokia UTRAN RF solution
Minimum 5 Years LTE Radio Planning & Optimization on Nokia FDD and/or TDD RF solution
Minimum 5 Years active NPO engagement with customer at high level
Minimum 3 years experience in Project Co-ordination / team lead advantageous
Tools
Proficient in Windows 7 & MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Asset Planner / NetAct Multiradio Planner
NetAct Reporter Suite & Configurator
NetAct Optimizer
MapInfo GIS
Actix Analyzer / Nemo Analyzer
MUSA Optimizer (advantageous)
Job
fNokia Network Planning
Primary Location
Europe, Middle East, Africa-Kenya-Nairobi