Microwave Backhaul Optimisation Engineer

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Description

Flint is a leader in the wireless industry and is seeking a microwave backhaul optimisation engineer to audit a Mobile Operators network in Serbia, including a review of the microwave backhaul network design as per specified design rules and topology guidelines.

The Audit will consist of three phases

Phase 1 - Data Collection:
Collection of historical and field data from OMC and Benchmarking
Phase 2 - Data Analysis:
An in-depth study of data collected with root cause analysis of problems
Phase 3 - Recommendations:
Preparation of detailed recommendations with concrete action items to improve MW backhaul network performance and implementation roadmap.

The successful candidate will serve as technical lead for the audit. Previous background in RF Design and RF planning is a plus.

Role Responsibilities

  • Deliver a concise technically accurate Audit, and Audit report
  • Review Microwave and Fibre Backhaul planning, and implementation for mobile networks. (2G, 3G) (4G is being planned)
  • Review Microwave path studies, and providing Close Out paperwork.
  • Suggest microwave backhaul network re-designs; run feasibility studies and path calculations for new paths or existing path upgrade
  • Suggest changes to optimize the wireless networks to maximize coverage, minimize interference and enhance link capacity
  • Perform advanced monitoring and review of RF network Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and suggest changes to address performance issues.
  • Analyse statistical network performance data to proactively address the Customer experience, including the assimilation of field data

Post Audit Key Activities

  • Work with the Operations, Engineering and Support teams to troubleshoot RF network problems. Address complex network and customer issues escalated to RF Engineering
  • Support implementation of new and existing wireless network platforms in the production.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required in Electronics, Electrical, or related Engineering; Master's Degree Preferred
  • A minimum of four to five (4-5) years of experience as a Microwave Backhaul Design Engineer/Manager in a network design and optimization environment
  • Experience with equipment from Nokia, Ericsson, Ceragon
  • Knowledge of 2G, 3G Radio environments
  • Strong interpersonal skills, Leadership capability, Good communication skills, verbal and written, Good persuasion and negotiation skills, Ability to troubleshoot issues/problems, Ability to work effectively with customers and suppliers, Meticulous approach to producing high quality results, Self-starter, Flexible, Works independently.
  • Must have a good understanding of RF design methods and procedures
  • Can do attitude and ability to adopt quickly

Non Essential Experience and Qualifications

  • Experience with equipment from Nokia, Ericsson, Ceragon
  • Knowledge of 4G (LTE) equipment preferred
  • Path Loss 5 and Google Earth experience.
  • Expertise in RF Design is a plus (Atoll, Planet, etc.)
  • Preferred to be knowledgeable in multi-technology site configurations and implementation

Apply for immediate interview.

Start date
01/07/2017
Duration
3 months Renewable
From
Flint Consulting Limited
Published at
23.06.2017
Project ID:
1366419
Contract type
Freelance
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