Network Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Date: Oct 12, 2018

Position Summary

We are now looking for a Network Engineer, using sound engineering principles and planning tools, this position supports Network Design and Optimization team with the New Site Planning, Coverage and Capacity analysis, Network study based on traffic projection, small cell design, support for project implementation, maintain the Network Database, end to end support on Asset Tool for all design activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

·  Understanding of Mobile communications technologies like GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G and Wi-Fi
·  Understanding of mobile communications principles such as modulation & coding, antennas & propagation, link budgets, etc.
·  Candidate should have excellent radio network planning experience and Hands on with ASSET planning and EDOS Planning tool.
·  Must have a clear understand of the overall planning processes
·  Install, configure and update ASSET configurations on customer site
·  Audit and tune ASSET Parameters maintain Network data
·  Collaborate with Design, implementation, Integration and Tuning teams based on project requirements
·  Site creations for nominal plan, Candidate creations and simulations for all technologies, Cell ID generation, BSC/RNC parenting for LLD and integration, OSS/RF parameter update on Asset for SSV approval
·  Experience and knowledge on 3D Ray tracing model will be an added advantage
·  Excellent presentation and communications skills, and a first experience with system and database administration.
·  Customer communication is essential and must have good communication skills -will have deep technical discussions with the client.
·  RFDS creation: Familiarity of antennas, RF wiring/plumbing diagrams, connectors, cables/jumpers, equipment, Build of Materials, ordering, etc.
·  Link Budget Planning & generating prediction plots based on tuned propagation model

Experience & Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; Master’s degrees preferred
·  At least 8years working experience within mobile communication
·  Good Planning and Design knowledge in GERAN, UTRAN and LTE, MIMO, CA etc.
·  Good communication skills and a great team player
·  Strong interest in finding faults and to chase the solution for them
·  Good English verbal and writing skill is needed as we work in a Global organization
·  Flexible towards changes

Why is Ericsson a great place to work?

Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society where every person and every industry is empowered to reach their full potential. Mobility, broadband and the cloud are transforming the world, enabling industries and society to provide better services, capture new opportunities, improve businesses, increase efficiency, and create new user experiences.Our services, software and infrastructure support every major telecom operator in the world. The transformation that this brings allows people, business and society to fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future.

With about 101,000 employees and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our SEK 100 billion investment in research and development over the last three years ensure that our solutions – and our customers – are at the forefront of innovation.

At Ericsson, we give our employees the freedom to think big. Your ideas and innovations can turn into achievements that impact society and change the world. Are you ready to be a change-maker? Learn what makes YOU + Ericsson a powerful combination. Join us today. Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Net sales in 2014 were SEK 228.0 billion (USD 33.1 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX stock exchange in Stockholm and the NASDAQ in New York.

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Primary country and city: South Africa (ZA) || || Johannesburg || ServEng

Req ID: 257302