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.
  

3) Nokia Vendor Expertise

• 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.
  

4) 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
  
• Carrier aggregation, DSS, VoLTE/VoNR design
  
• Interference mitigation techniques
  
• Experience with OSS, TEMS, Actix, Atoll (optional), MapInfo, or similar RF tools.
  

Experience Required: 8-10