Locations: NE, SE, WEST (Candidates should be flexible to travel) RF Engineers should have extensive years experience in NPI projects, from which 2 years should be in UMTS NPI Experience with the different RAB services (CS, PS, HSDPA, EUL) Experience optimizing network using statistics Experience with the OSS (WRNO, RAN Explorer, Element manager etc.) and knows how to operate them. Experience with live data KPIs and tools. Business objects experience is preferred. Familiar with the RAN features in UMTS (P6 preferred) Past Leadership experience in at least 2 projects. Candidates have to be flexible to travel if needed.
Start Date: 2010-06-07
End Date: 2010-09-30
Surcharge Location: Texas-Dallas

Based on business needs your responsibilities will include some of the following: • Deliver services within site engineering, integration and/or configuration and/or support of products and networks in accordance with a customer service contract. • Identify faults and troubleshoot these, according to a set of defined alternatives, and apply standard resolving processes in the network. • Perform complex updates/upgrades of live networks • Conduct customized integration of products/networks, including 3rd party products • Plan, design and optimize the network based on the customers’ requirements on the technical functionality. • Develop and design methods, tools and scripts within a defined framework and in accordance to customer requirements. • Participate in on-call support rotations within the technical teams • Participate in technical reviews and provide on-site support to our customers, local support offices and Ericsson organizations. ACCOUNTABILITIES • Deliver all services as per the Client\'s Global Processes. • Expected to travel internationally and sometimes on short notice with variable durations (60-200 days per year). • Play significant role in improvement initiatives • Responsible for continuously keeping your competence and skills up to date • Expected to mentor others • Actively contributes to knowledge sharing

Services will include Node B rehomes, IuCS/IuPS/Iur adds or rehomes, Carrier Adds, and related activities. UMTS field and remote integration and troubleshooting experience. Minimum two year field experiencing on NodeB Integration. Candidate must be able to do Shift work such as weekends/night. Good communication skills necessary. Mobile phone required. Experienced preferred. Two to three weeks of OJT at ARP company expense. Competence/Skills reqd: Ericsson WCDMA competence RAN integration and troubleshooting competence for RNC/RXI/MSN/Node B, and Basic CPP Cello platform Knowledge

In-depth understanding of all Ericsson RAN configuration, interfaces and protocols, and capability to develop scripts, configure and troubleshoot performance issues is REQUIRED.

Must have an in-depth understanding of RAN ATM transport network and capability to modify configurations according to established templates & script procedures.

Need to be proficient with Moshell/AMOS scripting, trace tools, CPP platform, COLI and xml scripting.

Experience with OSS PM and Business Objects are a plus.

Based on TND and kget from RNC/NodeB, develop AMOS Scripts using local AMOS Script Generation tools

Perform desk checks and review of Scripts using quality guidelines and release the Scripts to Implementation

Minimum of 6 yrs. experience in tuning projects from which 3 yrs. should be in UMTS Tuning. Experience with optimization tools like TEMS, AGILENT, ACTIX working on a loaded network with a good understanding of Layer 3 Messaging with the ability to collect and analyze drive data and performance stats knowledge of how IRAT procedures affects the overall performance. Ericsson exp. preferred! Past leadership experience perferred. Flexible to travel.

RF Engineer UMTS NPI (multiple positions)
Status: Open
Scope of Work: Locations: NE, SE, WEST (Candidates should be flexible to travel) RF Engineers should have extensive years experience in NPI projects, from which 2 years should be in UMTS NPI Experience with the different RAB services (CS, PS, HSDPA, EUL) Experience optimizing network using statistics Experience with the OSS (WRNO, RAN Explorer, Element manager etc.) and knows how to operate them. Experience with live data KPIs and tools. Business objects experience is preferred. Familiar with the RAN features in UMTS (P6 preferred) Past Leadership experience in at least 2 projects. Candidates have to be flexible to travel if needed.

RF Engineer UMTS Tuning (Nationwide) 25 Positions
Status: Open
Scope of Work: Locations: NE, SE, WEST (Candidates should be flexible to travel) • Minimum four (4) years of RF Engineering experience. Minimum two years of recent experience in radio network design, implementation and tuning/optimization on WCDMA systems. • Experience in working with different RAB services - CS, PS, HSDPA • Understanding of signalling in between different interface specially Uu, Iub, Iur, Iu-C and Iu-P. • Able to make recommendations in parameter changes, feature activations on drive test data to improve the system performance. • Good understanding of optimization tools such as TEMS, Actix, Agilent • Experience in tuning a loaded network, and understand the difference between artificial and real traffic loading • Good understanding of Layer 3 messaging • Able to collect and analyze drive data and performance statistics • Knowledge on how IRAT procedures can affects the overall performance General • Proficient with MapInfo, MS Office • Flexibility of extensive travel within the US • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to operate with high degree of independence, while managing project and customer expectations • Ability to identify and interpret customer requirements, and develop plans to address them • Ability to provide training and guidance to less experienced RF engineers
Start Date: 2010-05-03
End Date: 2010-12-31
Surcharge Location: Texas-Dallas

RF Engineer GSM O&M (35 Positions)
Status: Open
Scope of Work: Locations: NE, SE, WEST (Candidates should be flexible to travel) Significant and relevent experience in radio network design, implementation and tuning/optimization on GSM systems. Advanced knowledge of radio frequency engineering theory and GSM air interface. Knowledge of how the A-bis interface and the organization of Ericsson BSC/TRC. Extensive experience of optimization projects Knowledge of RNO (MRR, NCS, FAS) and traces (MTR, CTR). Practical experience of using these features in operating and improving radio networks. Extensive experience in network performance improvement utilizing OMC statistics on Ericsson GSM system. Practical experience of working with counters from STS. In depth understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as defined by operators in the US. Working experience of optimizing the network to improve KPIs. Knowledge of how the features work and the ways to optimize features to obtain gains in network performance. General: Proficient with MapInfo, MS Office Flexibility of extensive travel within the US Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to operate with high degree of independence, while managing project and customer expectations Ability to identify and interpret customer requirements, and develop plans to address them Ability to provide training and guidance to less experienced RF engineers ***CANDIDATES MUST TRAVEL IF REQUIRED***
Start Date: 2010-05-10
End Date: 2010-12-31
Surcharge Location: Texas-Dallas

RF Engineers should have minimum 6 years experience in NPI projects, from which 3 years should be in UMTS NPI Experience with the different RAB services (CS, PS, HSDPA, EUL) Experience optimizing network using statistics Experience with the OSS (WRNO, RAN Explorer, Element manager etc.) and knows how to operate them. Experience with live data KPIs and tools. Business objects experience is preferred. Familiar with the RAN features in UMTS (P6 preferred) Past Leadership experience in at least 2 projects. Candidates have to be flexible to travel if needed.

RF Engineer IV is responsible for UMTS/HSPA+/AAV rollout and optimization support. The job requires sound knowledge of UMTS/HSDPA/EUL networks, available modulation schemes, CQI and exercising judgment in performing optimization tasks. The engineer should be able to undertake network performance improvement tasks and manage the work flow in the field and office environment.
Main responsibilities include:
- Perform RF network design, planning and optimization activities.
- Perform parameter optimization at RNC and node B level.
- Provide SME support and knowledge transfer to market engineers.
- Monitoring statistical performance and taking remedial actions whenever needed.
- Analyzing drive test data and proposing antenna/parameter changes to optimize the coverage/capacity and data throughput of the UMTS/HSPA+ network.
- Perform troubleshooting on the backhaul IP network.
- Perform link budget analysis, design criteria and traffic analysis.
- Ensure data integrity of various morphology/topography databases and
drive test data for model calibration
- Thorough understanding of RF ancillary equipment and function.
- Carry out area and site surveys to identify RF equipment location and
antenna orientation.
A minimum of 8 years work experience in RF Optimization.
• A minimum of 3 years good work experience on UMTS Optimization.
• Must have worked on any two of the following equipment – Ericsson UTRAN, Nokia UTRAN.
• Self- motivated and ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills required/Written and verbal Reliability and strong organizational skills are a must.
• Ability to prioritize multiple task to completion.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks successfully.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility in ever changing environments and priorities.
• Exhibiting initiative in achieving company goals and objectives .
• Must meet minimum technical proficiency requirements.

Work with RF design engineer to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration.

• Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution.

• Plan and execute tasks to optimize RF clusters in the customer network during the deployment phase.

• Determine test equipment needed and work with ALU RF Manager to order it from RF Toolkit group.

• Confirm spectrum clearance, integration testing, power calibration, and call-through tests were carried out, and all entrance criteria are met before start of optimization.

• Troubleshoot problem areas and provide recommendations for system performance enhancements.

• Participate in providing input to the RF sections in the MOP, deployment plan, CATP, and site logistical needs.

• Generate script files necessary for RF optimization.

• Perform sanity check on antenna configuration.

• Make sure that the Methods and Procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented are consistent with ALU recommendations.

• Keep up-to-date documentation of optimization-related actions; also maintain archives of all collected data.

• Ensure all optimization work meets agreed-upon Key Performance Indicator criteria by launch date scheduled with the customer.

• Troubleshoot areas with poor RF performance. Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend network changes as applicable.

• Support RNC Rehome design for cluster migrations and coordination with ALU internal team and customer during troubleshooting of migration/rehome-related issues.

• Support KPI monitoring before and after RNC rehome/migration, identify issues, analyze and troubleshoot and escalate, as needed, for resolution.

NPI: Minimum 6 years experience in NPI projects, from which 3 years should be in UMTS NPI Experience with the different RAB services (CS, PS, HSDPA, EUL) Experience optimizing network using statistics Experience with the OSS (WRNO, RAN Explorer, Element manager etc.) and knows how to operate them Experience with live data KPIs and tools. Business objects experience is preferred Familiar with the RAN features in UMTS (P6 preferred) Past Leadership experience in atleast 2 projects. Candidates have to be flexible to travel.
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**Minimum 3 years experience in NPI projects, from which 2 year should be in UMTS NPI -Experience with the different RAB services (CS, PS, HSDPA, EUL) -Experience optimizing network using statistics -Experience with the OSS (WRNO, RAN Explorer, Element manager etc.) and knows how to operate them -Experience with live data KPIs and tools. Business objects experience is preferred -Familiar with the RAN features in UMTS (P6 preferred) -Ericsson experience preferred.