Regional Design & Planning Lead needed at Ericsson
Job title : Regional Design & Planning Lead
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : January 05, 2025
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What you will do
Network Design and Planning:
- Develop comprehensive RAN design strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
- Perform capacity planning, coverage optimization, and frequency planning to meet performance KPIs.
- Design scalable RAN architectures supporting new technologies, including 5G, LTE, and legacy systems.
Performance Optimization:
- Analyze network performance data to identify and resolve issues related to coverage, interference, and capacity.
- Lead network trials, drive optimization initiatives, and implement solutions for enhanced service quality.
- Collaborate with vendors for fine-tuning equipment configurations and feature sets.
Technology Evolution and Innovation:
- Evaluate emerging RAN technologies and trends to ensure competitive advantage.
- Drive adoption of advanced concepts, including Massive MIMO, and network automation.
- Contribute to network transformation projects such as virtualization and cloud-native RAN deployments.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with radio engineers, core network teams, and Transmission to ensure seamless integration across domains.
- Liaise with external vendors, regulators, and partners to ensure compliance and smooth project execution.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers within the team.
- Lead RAN-related projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
- Prepare technical documentation, including high-level and low-level designs, and maintain accurate records.
- Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards in all design activities.
You will bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience
- Extensive experience in designing and optimizing RAN networks (LTE, 5G, and legacy technologies).
- Deep understanding of RAN protocols, interfaces, and standards (3GPP).
- Proficiency with RAN planning and optimization tools (e.g., Atoll, TEMS, Planet, iBwave).
- Knowledge of technologies, network slicing, and MEC (Mobile Edge Computing), MORAN, MOCN.
- Ability to interpret complex datasets and deliver actionable insights.
- Expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for RAN-related issues.
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