First Point Group are recruiting for an RF Planning & Optimization consultant to join a project based in Lisbon.
Please note, it is a requirement to attend office 2 or 3 days per week in Lisbon, Portugal.
Only candidates who are OK to do this can be considered.
As a Network Planning & Optimization consultant, your day-by-day goal will be to improve overall network performance to our customers.
Your key activities will be, including but not limited to: Planning and optimization activities for all generation of mobile networks (2G up to 5G); DriveTest Processing, Analysis & Report with the most widely used tools (ex: TEMS Discovery), including E2E logs analysis and optimization; Initial Tuning and Single Site optimization activities for all technologies; Cluster tuning and optimization to achieve the target KPI; KPI Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting; Network Performance Benchmark; KPI and Parameter mapping for multi-vendor projects; Parameter inconsistencies check and database correction; Day by day knowledge leverage within the team & technical workshop creation as part of our knowledge share best practices.
Must Have: Degree in Telecommunications Engineer or similar; Background in communications theory and RF basics, broad knowledge of other wireless technology such as NB-IoT, VoLTE, WCDMA and GSM; Proven experience in legacy technologies such as 2G/3G/4G/5G including their main E2E features; Knowledge of 5G NR networks and the associated 3GPP specifications, specifically on RAN features, optimization, air interface parameters, radio resource management, signaling, mobility settings, idle and active mode call processing; Knowledge of RAN KPIs, counters, definitions of optimization parameters and their impacts on network performance and capacity; Know-how in the Mobile Network lifecycle and processes (modernization, swap, roll-out, etc); Hands-on experience with performance management, RF optimization, and capacity planning, especially in LTE & 5G networks; Experience in Planning & Optimization processes and tools; Initial Tuning, Single Site Validation, Drive test, Cluster Optimization, Radio Network Planning, Network Audit, KPI Monitoring; ATOLL, TEMS Discovery, Performance Manager, U2000, etc...9+ years of experience; Portuguese & English (B2) knowledge is mandatory; Mandatory Ericsson and Nokia vendor knowledge; Nice To Have: French or Spanish is a Plus Knowledge in Open-Ran protocols is a plus; Knowledge in BI, Data Processing, SQL and Scripting (ex: python) is a plus.
Top 5 Skills: Rollout Management; Deep experience in Drive-Tests procedure from planning to analysis; Cluster tuning and optimization to achieve the target KPI; Portuguese & English (B2) knowledge is mandatory; Deep Ericsson and Nokia Vendor experience; Senior Profile Type of Project: NPO Hybrid Work (2-3 days at the office) Location: Lisbon