RAN Engineer

RAN Engineer (OSS Specialist) Role Specifics: Reporting to the Director of Public Networks, and working in collaboration with O-RAN SMEs, RAN Optimisation and Development Engineers, and SW Development team, develop AWTG products which deliver Service Assurance of RAN/O-RAN Networks, and Automation / Sofwarisation of RAN/O-RAN Processes from Integration to Optimsation. You will work directly on projects which AWTG are engaged on as a Service Integrator or Technical Authority, and act as a SME (subject matter expert) and deliver against AWTG project deliverables in this domain area.

Responsibilities

Develop AWTG products which deliver Service Assurance of RAN/O-RAN Networks, and Automation / Sofwarisation of RAN/O-RAN Processes from Integration to Optimsation; Work directly on projects which AWTG are engaged on as a Service Integrator or Technical Authority, and act as a SME (subject matter expert) and deliver against AWTG project deliverables in this domain area; Report to the Director of Public Networks; Work in collaboration with O-RAN SMEs, RAN Optimisation and Development Engineers, and SW Development team

Requirements

Hands-on experience on O-RAN system design and development (O-DU, O-CU, interfaces); Deep knowledge of RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Architecture design, E2E uses case development, testing and optimisation; Hands-on experience on Layer 1-3 protocol development; Hands-on experience on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one high-level programming language knowledge; Knowledge of AL/ML; Experience of Performance Management and Optimisation of 4G/5G Networks – preferably muti-vendor – with extensive knowledge of Parameters, KPIs and User Experience; SMO/OSS Tool knowledge – preferably development or Super User experience – of Automation and Softwarisation of process; Experience, or extensive appreciation, of E2E RAN deployment, integration and optimisation processes; Knowledge of RAN/O-RAN CM and PM Data structures – preferably more than 1 vendor; Excellent computer skills; Good Attention to detail; Effective Planning and organizing; Effective Communication skills at all levels; Problem-solving skills; Master’s degree in telecoms

Nice to have

Experience in xApp/rApp development, and AI/ML technologies is an advantage; Ph.D. in a related field preferred