• Responsible to support Deployments and migrations of 5G networks in Low, Mid and High bands.
• Lead First office application deployment and test case executions.
• Communicate with customer, HQ and deployment teams to be able to get deployment done while meeting set performance criteria
• Responsible for handling deep technical discussion with team members and leading to right direction
• Responsible for hands on analysis of network performance issues (i.e. air interface, call processing, etc.) and creating solutions to meet network optimization expectations
• Adapt to changes in a dynamic business environment, support management initiatives, and guide other engineers
• Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and results.
• Present ideas, technical and non-technical, in a logical, compelling manner in a written format and verbally in both small and large group settings
• Work with the Network Engineering and Operations Teams on the cell site’s antenna and RF equipment configuration and database parameters
• Communicate PA team budget, milestones and deliverables to project management and implement plans to accomplish the milestones within budget, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; Master’s Degree or Ph. D. Degree a plus;
• 12+ years’ work experience in the wireless industry
• Solid understanding all technical problems in LTE
• Successful track record defining direction and providing specific instruction for engineering projects/programs leveraging personal knowledge and organizational skills to increase team efficiency, facilitate personal development and mentor colleagues.
• Demonstrated research and problem solving skills via prior work experience. Experience with wireless infrastructure provider and/or operator is desired.
• A solid understanding of RF fundamentals and data network protocols
• Strong technical knowledge of CDMA/EVDO and LTE/Volte/5G technologies
• Must have a strong work ethic, integrity and work extremely well in a team environment
• Must have an aptitude for creativity and innovation
• Advanced working knowledge of Base Station Vendor equipment (Client, Alcatel Lucent, Ericsson) • Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Thorough understanding of different NR Architecture types and configurations, node and interface functions etc.
• Understand 3GPP standards release 15&16 radio features, enhancements and condense high level RF specifications into features and interworking between multiple technologies, compliance with 5G SA/NSA networks with use cases involving Embb, Mmtc and URLLC is required
• Good knowledge on wireless infrastructure architectures and air interface standards for NR/LTE and MAC layer and L1/L2/L3/X2 protocols, call flow and functions, QoS parameters
• Advanced understanding on existing and emerging concepts such as Hybrid Beamforming, Massive MIMO, New Waveforms, LTE-NR interworking and co-existence, DSS, 5G numerologies and use cases
• Experienced with different NR frequency bands for eg. Sub6 and Mmwave
• Experienced in 5G KPIs, functionality and counters and be able to propose Optimization ideas for improvement
• Experience with systems engineering activities such as feature requirements, launch, parameter optimization and observe and comprehend possible impact on NR KPIs
• Object oriented i.e. FIT/FOA/FFA test strategy, use cases and procedure writing and reporting attributes/format generation and agreement with customer
• Accountable for leading field integration testing efforts of all 4G/5G key features with customers, including test plan development, reviewing test plan with customers, driving cross-functional teams to execution, review of test results, issue identification and analysis and quality proofing until software acceptance is achieved.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate key technical concepts, ability to package complex ideas into logical, easy-to-follow progressions
• Must be knowledgeable about development tools