RF Planning & Optimization Engineer (LTE / 5G – Nokia)

RF Planning & Optimization Engineer (LTE / 5G – Nokia) Location Brampton – Hybrid (2-3 days from Office)

1) RF Planning & Design

Perform end to end RF planning for LTE and 5G networks, covering coverage, capacity, and QoS requirements.

Create and validate nominal designs, site configurations, PCI/PSC planning, and neighbor lists.

Develop RF propagation models, conduct site candidate evaluation, and perform model tuning in Planet.

Execute coverage prediction, clutter analysis, and frequency planning using Planet (Mentum Planet).

Build and maintain link budgets for LTE and 5G (sub 6 GHz, C band, and optionally mmWave).

2) Optimization & Performance Engineering

Work closely with optimization teams to fine tune parameters and improve overall network KPIs.

Analyze drive test data, OSS counters, KPI trends, and propose actionable optimization recommendations.

Troubleshoot RF issues including coverage gaps, overshoot, interference, handover failures, and throughput degradation.

Perform RF design and optimization within Nokia AirScale RAN environments.

Demonstrate deep understanding of Nokia specific parameters, features, and 3GPP aligned functionalities.

Utilize Nokia OSS tools, feature sets, and performance dashboards for diagnostics and optimization.

3) Technical Documentation & Reporting

Prepare comprehensive design documentation including RFDS, RTWP analysis, MIMO configurations, antenna specifications, and design rationale.

Provide regular project updates, feasibility assessments, and optimization reports to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

3 to 7 years of experience in RF planning and optimization for LTE and 5G networks.

Mandatory Nokia vendor experience, including AirScale/Flexi platforms, Nokia parameter framework, and Nokia features.

Expert level proficiency in Planet (Mentum Planet) for RF design and propagation modeling.

Strong understanding of:

LTE & NR PHY/MAC/RRC layers

Massive MIMO & beamforming

Experience with OSS, TEMS, Actix, Atoll (optional), MapInfo, or similar RF tools.

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