In-Building RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Calling all Early Career Professionals! Ericsson is looking for a skilled In-Building RF Design & Optimization Engineer to support the design, deployment, optimization, and performance management of indoor wireless network solutions. This role brings together expertise in both RF Design Engineering and RF Optimization Engineering, supporting a wide range of indoor and special event environments — including stadiums, hospitals, warehouses, factories, business offices, transportation hubs, and other large public venues. You will apply strong technical knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies, in-building wireless solutions, Ericsson RAN products, and industry-standard RF engineering tools, working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams while serving as a trusted technical advisor to customers.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive RF designs for indoor wireless deployments across stadiums, hospitals, warehouses, business offices, factories, and enterprise environments; Use iBwave to create and maintain detailed 3D venue models, including product placement, cable routing, labeling, and baseband dimensioning; Lead LTE and 5G NR RF design activities to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and performance; Design Ericsson Radio Dot System (RDS), Passive DAS, and other in-building wireless solutions using Ericsson RAN products; Conduct site surveys and assess construction requirements to support design development and deployment planning; Perform RF analysis to address sectorization, interference mitigation, SINR optimization, and macro-to-indoor interaction challenges; Generate, validate, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for Ericsson and third-party equipment; Lead real-time optimization activities for indoor venues, stadiums, special events, temporary deployments, small cells, and Cell-on-Wheels (COW) solutions; Analyze walk test data, network KPIs, and performance metrics to identify coverage, capacity, throughput, mobility, and quality issues; Troubleshoot and resolve complex RF performance issues through root cause analysis and corrective action plans; Serve as the primary customer point of contact for assigned markets, regions, or projects; Deliver post-optimization reports, performance assessments, and actionable recommendations; Coordinate and guide remote engineering teams to support successful project execution

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field; Minimum 3–5 years of RF engineering experience, with at least 3 years supporting in-building wireless deployments; Advanced proficiency with iBwave for indoor wireless design and modeling; Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies, including NSA and SA architectures; Experience with Ericsson RAN products, EPP, TEMS, ENM, Baseband, Radios, and LPRU; Familiarity with Active DAS, Passive DAS, Radio Dot System (RDS), small cells, and distributed antenna systems; Understanding of RF propagation, link budget analysis, SINR optimization, interference mitigation, network KPI analysis, and mobility/handover performance; Experience with 5G NR, Massive MIMO, mmWave, CBRS, LAA, LTE, and IoT solutions; Strong customer-facing communication, consulting, and presentation skills; Ability to lead technical projects, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate cross-functional teams; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Ability to travel up to 20% domestically.

Nice to have

Master's degree in a related technical field

Benefits

Competitive compensation package; Annual bonus through Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan; Health benefits with three medical plan options and dental plan option; Company credits for medical and dental premiums; 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions; Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage; Stock Purchase Plan; Minimum 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay; Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs