Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers.

Role Summary

Mavenir is seeking qualified candidates that are passionate about the future of wireless technology. Ideal candidates must able to thrive under pressure and able to work within tight time constraints. Candidates must adept at meeting customer expectations and understand the business context of the projects being delivered.

The RF Planning and Optimization Engineer will work on multiple projects with different clients in the wireless industry supporting different technologies (including 5G/IoT, VoLTE/LTE, UMTS, GSM), and working on different assignments and projects supporting including RF Design (RFDS), RF Optimization and Performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan wireless radio path loss with different propagation modeling and prediction for Macro & Small cells network using appropriate RF planning tools like Atoll, iBwave , Planet etc.
• Assist in deployment and optimization of frequency Doppler and dynamic channel delay, delay spread, coherence bandwidth, noise and interference from other users and cells.
• Perform RF planning, optimization with spatial variation such as Fast Fading, Slow Fading and Range Dependence fading.
• Perform RF Database/Parameter Review and Audit, including optimization plans.
• Conduct performance and tuning and optimization of GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G overlay wireless network to reduce interference, call drops and access/handoff failures.
• Support RF Optimization team during Initial Tuning of new sites/ NodeB’s from RF Planning point of view.
• Using RF proprietary software for analysis and create customer reports.
• Optimization of parameters for new feature introduction.
• Responsible primarily for the research, development, hands-on integration and evaluation of early-stage Wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) related infrastructure and products.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Product Development organizations, vendors, and standards and policy organizations.
• Will drive proof of concept solution creation with main focus on the wireless access systems and next generation e2e applications.

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent program).
• 10+ years of experience on Hands-on experience with RF planning and RF optimization on large wireless access network.
• Working experience with RF planning and design tools (i.e. Infovista Planet, Atoll, iBwave) for channel simulation and emulation to mimic 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and 5GNR at sub 6 GHz and mmWaves
• Detailed knowledge of 4G and 5G protocol stack.
• Background in MIMO, mMIMO, and beam forming algorithm.
• Experience with co-channel and adjacent channel interference, additive and multiplicative noise.
• Strong technology expertise, proven leadership skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, superb technical skills, and strong customer-service orientations.
• Operational experience of RF Design focusing on traffic engineering.
• Able to lead troubleshooting field issues and guide others in debugging field problems.
• Thorough hands-on knowledge of LTE small cells, CBRS FW, mMIMO and familiar with 5G architecture, with a clear track record of excellence managing wireless access engineering systems.
• Strong technology expertise, proven leadership skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, superb technical skills, and a strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage and deliver against several initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and electronically.
• Demonstrated project lead experience Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Accessibility

Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you require any assistance, please state in your application or contact your recruiter.

Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other legally protected status.