Kforce Inc is hiring: Radio Access Network Engineer in Englewood

Base pay range

$53.49/hr - $68.05/hr

Responsibilities

• Designs, deploys, and optimizes wireless networks to ensure performance at or above operational thresholds
• Continuously monitors network KPIs using in-house dashboards and OEM network management systems; drive test data and subscriber experience information to identify performance improvements and implement solutions and network changes to improve coverage, latency, throughput and overall customer experience
• Routinely audits network configuration parameters to identify optimization opportunities and deviations from predefined golden parameters
• Works with the cross-functional engineering and operations team to troubleshoot network problems
• Reviews data to assist with determining issues root cause and resolution steps
• Addresses customer and employee service experience issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering or related
• 7+ years of experience in RF engineering-related occupation with MSOs, Telco, satellite operators or major wireless vendor in the U.S.
• 4+ years of technical lead experience
• Prior experience working with Nokia and Airspan radio access network infrastructure highly desired
• Must have expert knowledge of 5G NR, LTE and UMTS technologies and thorough understanding of standards, protocols, and network architecture
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex network issues
• Proficient in use of 5G NR testing and performance monitoring tools and methodologies
• Proven ability to design, deploy and optimize cellular wireless networks
• Proficient knowledge of other wireless access technologies and supporting protocols highly desired, including but not limited to: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TCP/IP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, ACLs, LDAP
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with acute attention to details
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to manage and deliver against several initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and electronically

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Telecommunications

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.