JD RF Planning and Optimization Engineer Experience 10 years or more in RF Planning and Design Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Communication Engineering) or related fields such as Computer, Electronics, Electrical/Communication Engineering Technical Skills & Knowledge Strong experience in RF outdoor planning, link budget analysis, and strategy for spectrum/sites/radio hardware requirements for forecasted subscribers and future growth In-depth understanding of vRAN architecture, ORAN, and radio products Excellent knowledge of radio KPIs, counters, parameters, and features Hands-on exposure to radio planning tools such as Atoll, Planet, Asset, etc. Experience in RF design & optimization, including feature trials, worst cell analysis, and root cause analysis Good understanding of call flows (user and signaling) and troubleshooting RAN issues Familiarity with CEM/geo-location tools and drive test analysis for coverage and network optimization Ability to quickly learn new tools, work independently, and dedicate extra hours if needed Job Profile & Responsibilities Develop preliminary RF designs and link budgets considering path loss and cell radius using planning tools Calculate the number of sites required within a cluster based on cell radius Conduct CW measurements for clutter and model tuning Create nominal planning incorporating existing active cells and site databases, including site coordinates, antenna height, and azimuth Gather and incorporate details for new site additions, including customer inputs for hotspots Generate search rings for survey teams Perform coverage predictions for new sites, sectors, carriers, and technologies, analyzing coverage, quality, traffic, and load Finalize RF designs by integrating site survey feedback, construction, and engineering inputs Prepare RF Data Sheets (RFDS) and update work orders as needed Track site progress, attend coordination meetings, and review site configurations and discrepancies Verify RF configurations in planning tools and update databases accordingly Adjust plumbing diagrams and attach them to RFDS Provide RAN equipment details based on vendor specifications Collaborate with customer RF teams to standardize initial configurations and optimize parameters for KPIs Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot key LTE and VoLTE KPIs daily Perform RF tuning and troubleshooting using drive test logs, including UE trace analysis and parameter optimization