AT&T Professional RAN Engineer- RF Eng IV- Farmington Hills, MI

AT&T Professional RAN Engineer- RF Eng IV- Farmington Hills, MI

At AT&T, our Chief Technology Office (CTO) is the embodiment of innovation. We're responsible for developing, designing, planning and building AT&T's wireless and wired networks, including the nation's fastest 3G wireless network, our groundbreaking U-verse network and one of the world's largest and most advanced IP backbone networks. Just as importantly, our team conducts industry-leading research and development for network technologies as well as the applications that take advantage of connectivity

Responsibilities
Provides radio frequency (RF) and/or Radio Access Network (RAN) design. Designs, plans and oversees installation, maintenance and optimization of wireless radio access network communications systems, including radio propagation modeling and prediction using specific planning tool, interference analysis, frequency planning and coordination for GSM, UMTS, LTE using AFP tool, cell site equipment layout and antenna installation configuration for macro sites and DAS type sites (iDAS, oDAS), RAN parameter definition, traffic planning and forecasting, in-building systems design for coverage and capacity at high traffic venues using multiple antenna locations within limited space while managing interference and overlap. Analyzes RAN data to recommend optimal network designs and RAN network changes to improve all the key indexes and performance indicators.

Nature of Contribution
Seasoned technical professional who contributes through proven technical expertise. Has significant impact on department or function.

Experience
BSEE education with minimum 7 years of relevant experience in GSM, UMTS LTE wireless networks planning and design.

Knowledge
Subject matter expert within own discipline/specialty area and basic knowledge of other disciplines / specialty areas. Deep technical knowledge. Applies in-depth knowledge of discipline/specialty area standards and processes to work. Integrates industry experience and deep professional/ technical knowledge. Technical leader and recognized expert on select AT&T technologies, systems and/or procedures.

Analysis and Problem Solving
Solves unique problems through evaluative judgment and precedent. Independently applies sophisticated analysis in evaluating issues and develops new concepts, methods and techniques for cross-functional initiatives. Recognizes and pursues alternative methods.

Independence
Guided by department goals and objectives. Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to projects. Leads multiple projects of small to medium size and technical breadth.

Communication-
Provides technical guidance and explains advanced concepts to others in work area. May mentor others in department. Coordinates across multiple departments. Promotes active listening and open communication. Provides leadership and guidance to others.

Additional Responsibilities
This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T's compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions


Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 5-8 years of progressive successful development as an engineer.
• Strong knowledge of and the ability to solve complex issues in the areas of:
  • RF engineering principles (RF communications theory, design principles, network optimization, propagation modeling and prediction, etc.) and vendor capability assessment,
  • Network architecture (3GPP Air interface, standards, technology and evolution, etc.),
  • Vendor capability assessment
  • Wireless engineering principles (cell site/tower design, attributes and specifications, and RAN design, spectrum/frequency planning, etc.),
  • Hardware (Cellsite equipment layout, network infrastructures),
  • Performance Management (System KPIs and metrics, etc.), and
  • Software (Parameter definition, etc).
  • Tools and Software (AIM, RF propagation, modeling, and planning tools, etc.)

AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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