First Point Group are recruiting for an RF Planning & Optimization consultant to join a project based in Lisbon.

Please note, it is a requirement to attend office 2 or 3 days per week in Lisbon, Portugal. Only candidates who are OK to do this can be considered.

As a Network Planning & Optimization consultant, your day-by-day goal will be to improve overall network performance to our customers. Your key activities will be, including but not limited to:

• Planning and optimization activities for all generation of mobile networks (2 G up to 5 G);
• Drive Test Processing, Analysis & Report with the most widely used tools (ex: TEMS Discovery), including E2 E logs analysis and optimization;
• Initial Tuning and Single Site optimization activities for all technologies;
• Cluster tuning and optimization to achieve the target KPI;
• KPI Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting;
• Network Performance Benchmark;
• KPI and Parameter mapping for multi-vendor projects;
• Parameter inconsistencies check and database correction;
• Day by day knowledge leverage within the team & technical workshop creation as part of our knowledge share best practices.

Must Have:

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineer or similar;
• Background in communications theory and RF basics, broad knowledge of other wireless technology such as NB-Io T, Vo LTE, WCDMA and GSM;
• Proven experience in legacy technologies such as 2 G/3 G/4 G/5 G including their main E2 E features;
• Knowledge of 5 G NR networks and the associated 3 GPP specifications, specifically on RAN features, optimization, air interface parameters, radio resource management, signaling, mobility settings, idle and active mode call processing;
• Knowledge of RAN KPIs, counters, definitions of optimization parameters and their impacts on network performance and capacity;
• Know-how in the Mobile Network lifecycle and processes (modernization, swap, roll-out, etc);
• Hands-on experience with performance management, RF optimization, and capacity planning, especially in LTE & 5 G networks;
• Experience in Planning & Optimization processes and tools;
• Initial Tuning, Single Site Validation, Drive test, Cluster Optimization, Radio Network Planning, Network Audit, KPI Monitoring;
• ATOLL, TEMS Discovery, Performance Manager, U2000, etc…
• 9+ years of experience;
• Portuguese & English (B2) knowledge is mandatory;
• Mandatory Ericsson and Nokia vendor knowledge;

Nice To Have:

• French or Spanish is a Plus
• Knowledge in Open-Ran protocols is a plus;
• Knowledge in BI, Data Processing, SQL and Scripting (ex: python) is a plus.

Top 5 Skills:

• Rollout Management;
• Deep experience in Drive-Tests procedure from planning to analysis;
• Cluster tuning and optimization to achieve the target KPI;
• Portuguese & English (B2) knowledge is mandatory;
• Deep Ericsson and Nokia Vendor experience;

Senior Profile

Type of Project:

NPO

Hybrid Work (2-3 days at the office)

Location: Lisbon