Ericsson 5G Optimizing Engineer

Overview

Optimize 5G/4G Ericsson RAN performance and lead SME tasks on US project.

Key Responsibilities

• drive test
• ran optimization
• kpi optimization
• parameter tuning
• call flow
• team leadership

Tasks

-Use drive test data (TEMS, Actix, etc.) to analyze mobility issues, overshooting cells, and coverage imbalance. -Perform 5G/4G RAN optimization on Ericsson equipment, with focus on NSA, SA, and VoNR performance. -Optimize KPIs such as access success rate, throughput, drop rates, handover performance, and VoLTE metrics. -Apply intelligent parameter changes (e.g., A5, IntraSearchRx, ThreshXHigh, etc.) to improve network behavior. -Recommend optimization actions beyond tilt adjustments, including CRS gain tuning, footprint shaping, and reselection parameters. -Conduct in-depth call flow analysis, identifying signaling issues in both NSA and SA architectures. -Lead small optimization teams and communicate directly with customer technical teams.

Requirements

• ericsson
• 5g
• endc
• mcpc
• massive mimo
• tableau

What You Bring

12 to 24 months in the US on Long Term Assignments. You will have to be in the US for the duration of the project. RF Engineers - we are sponsoring work visas for UK citizens to work in Dallas, Texas USA. We are seeking a highly skilled Ericsson 5G Optimizer with extensive experience in 5G and LTE network performance optimization. This role requires a subject matter expert (SME) in Radio Network Planning and Optimization (NPO) with deep technical knowledge of Ericsson equipment, signaling procedures, drive test analysis, and KPI improvement strategies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with post-processing and data visualization tools and demonstrate strong troubleshooting and communication skills. -Working knowledge of ENDC, MCPC, multi-RAT environments, including GSM/UMTS co-existence and fallback scenarios. -Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to solve complex RF and signaling issues. -Massive MIMO, Beamforming, Network slicing, mmWave deployments -Strong command of 5G deployment options (3GPP-defined) and ENDC principles. -Experience in vendor migration projects (e.g., from Nokia/Huawei to Ericsson). -Experience optimizing VoLTE, including TTI bundling, coverage/routing issues, and handovers. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interface with customer engineering teams. -Familiarity with frequency bands and MFBI functionality used by AT&T and Ericsson (e.g., B12, B14, B66, N260, N261). -7+ years hands-on experience with Ericsson RAN equipment, including eNB/gNB integration, parameter tuning, and KPI troubleshooting. -Carrier Aggregation (CA) -Proven team leadership experience and ability to function independently with minimal supervision. -8+ years total NPO experience, preferably with background on Nokia RAN in addition to Ericsson. -3+ years direct experience working with 5G networks, including NSA and SA architectures. -Hands-on experience with: Ericsson MCPC, TEMS Investigation / TEMS Pocket, Tableau / Power BI -Flexible and adaptable to changing project demands and timelines.

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Visa Sponsorship

-sponsoring work visas for uk citizens to work in dallas, texas, usa. -assignment duration of 12‑24 months requiring presence in the us.