T-Mobile

Sr Engineers, Radio Frequency

T-Mobile$147K — $154K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field and 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in RF Propagation tools like Planet, Atoll, or equivalent for macro and small cell design.
  • Experience troubleshooting interference using spectrum analyzers.
  • Ability to perform network optimization for 3G, 4G, and 5G networks with an emphasis on KPI improvement.
  • Familiarity with drive testing processes and analysis using tools like Actix.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize and design multi-band LTE for various frequency bands across macro and small cell sites.
  • Design small cells for coverage and capacity improvements, identifying new hub locations.
  • Conduct coverage parity analysis and run predictions for 4G and 5G networks.
  • Support monthly governance for site prioritization and RF development strategy.
  • Perform Opex and Capex analysis related to site deployment and coverage improvements.
  • Troubleshoot customer issues and propose optimization solutions.
  • Conduct drive testing and analyze RF performance indicators for various technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company matching and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid time off including holidays and family leave.
  • Tuition assistance and college coaching programs.
  • Mobile service and home internet discounts.
Full Job Description
Senior Engineers, Radio Frequency located in Livonia, MI will provide radio frequency (RF) and/or wireless transmission equipment requirement support; responsible for end-to-end design, deployment and optimization of Next generation networks (macro, small cells). Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Perform multi band LTE Optimization & Design of LTE 2500, L1900, L2100, and L800 of Macros and Small Cell sites. • Perform small cells design for coverage and capacity enhancements and identified new hub location. Responsible for end-to-end RF design and deployment, of T-Mobile 3G, 4G and 5G network. • Perform coverage parity analysis of different 4G, 5G bands, run predictions, and create delta maps. • Support monthly POR governance (Site prioritization and RFDS). • Run predictions using performed pops analysis, performed POR objective analysis and enhance 5G coverage based on analysis. • Perform Opex and Capex analysis for sites with deployment team and provide conclusion based on coverage, users, costing and morphology. • Parameter tuning (LTE idle and connected mode parameters) and coverage analysis is done to improve the overall performance of the network. • Troubleshoot areas of customer issues and propose solutions for improvement; perform multi-band load balancing to optimize traffic among LTE carriers and multi-technology load balancing to optimize traffic among technology layer. • Perform drive testing using Xcal and Tems and analysis of Layer 3 Protocols of drive test log for different technologies such as LTE & 5G. • Monitor performance indicators for CS and PS domains services in terms of accessibility, retainability, call completion success rate, integrity, mobility, system utilization and availability for Ericsson, Samsung and Nokia OEM's. • Troubleshoot typical problems like interference, handoff failure, low throughput/ poor SINR. Specific Skills Requirement - must have educational or professional experience in: • Experience (1) Demonstrated ability in RF Propagation tools including Planet, Atoll, or comparable tools to design new macro sites, small cells, predict signal quality and interference levels to identify areas of concern and their resulting impacts on coverage and performance and develop corrective recommendation. • Experience (2) Troubleshoot external and internal interference using spectrum analyzer. Monitor performance indicators for CS and PS domains services in terms of accessibility, retainability, call completion success rate, integrity, mobility, system utilization and availability for Ericsson and Nokia OEM's. • Experience (3) Perform monthly POR governance analysis using site prioritization, capacity analysis, RFDS, coverage analysis, drive test, and link budget. • Experience (4) Perform network optimization for 3G, 4G & 5G networks and improved the KPI's which include Call Failure Rate, Call Drop Rate, Data Throughput by analyzing Layer 3 messages of drive logs using Actix or comparable tools. • Experience (5) Troubleshoot areas of customer issues and propose solutions for improvement; perform multi-band load balancing to optimize traffic among LTE carriers and multi-technology load balancing to optimize traffic among technology layers. • Experience (6) Perform multi band LTE Optimization & Design of LTE 2500, 1900, L2100, and L800 of Macros and Small Cell sites. Parameter tuning LTE idle and connected mode parameters. Experience and education requirements: PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related, and 3 years of relevant work experience. ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related, and 5 years of relevant work experience. Telecommuting is permitted, but applicant must work from the worksite location at least 3-4 days per week. No additional national or international travel is anticipated. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license to perform job-related travel between work sites. Additional: • Location: Livonia, MI • This position is eligible for the employee referral program. • At least 18 years of age • Legally authorized to work in the United States Travel: Travel Required (Yes/No): No DOT Regulated: DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No How to apply: • Visit www.tmobile.jobs. • Create a candidate profile and apply to requisition number REQ360754. OTHER: Work hours: 40 hours/week. Wage Range: $147,597 to $154,700/year. Candidate's pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com. Never stop growing! As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$174.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$68.3 billion
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