Job: AT&T RF Engineer IV Professional RAN Engineer Des Peres MO

Jobing Description

AT&T RF Engineer IV Professional RAN Engineer Des Peres MO

Location: Des Peres, MO

Description

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.

Advanced level lead individual contributor engineer for LTE, and UMTS Design. Candidate will be responsible for LTE design. Primary responsibilities involve, but not limited to, end-to-end knowledge of LTE products, technical proposals, network design. The Position requires being on a multi-functional team of LTE & UMTS system design, field engineering, technical support. Provides radio frequency (RF) and/or Radio Access Network (RAN) design. Designs, and optimization of wireless radio access network communications systems, including radio propagation modeling and prediction, interference analysis, frequency coordination, cell site equipment layout, parameter definition and ancillary equipment. Analyzes RAN data to recommend optimal changes to RAN network 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.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Master degree preferred.
* 5-10 years of progressive successful development as an RF Design Engineer.
* LTE and UMTS Design Experience are required.
* 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 and Wireless engineering principles (cell site/tower design, attributes and specifications, and RAN design, spectrum/frequency planning, etc.).
* Fully proficient with Hardware (Cell site equipment layout, network infrastructures), Performance Management (System KPIs and metrics, etc.), and Software (Parameter definition, 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

Requisition Number: 1148440
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