RAN Deployment & Integration Engineer (LTE, 5G & Private 5G Networks) | | United Kingdom

RAN Deployment & Integration Engineer (LTE, 5G & Private 5G Networks) | 83zero | Egham, United Kingdom

83zero

Egham, United Kingdom

Full-Time (Onsite)

• Onsite Position (5 Days per Week)
• Location:
  
  Egham, UK
• Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum
• Health Insurance Provided
• Pension Scheme
• Free Lunches
• Free Onsite Parking
• Work Across LTE, 5G, and Private 5G Networks
• Multi-Vendor Telecom Environment

83zero is seeking a hands‑on RAN Deployment & Integration Engineer to support the deployment, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting of LTE, 5G, and Private 5G network solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge wireless technologies, supporting projects from initial deployment through customer acceptance and operational handover.

As a RAN Deployment & Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering next‑generation wireless network projects within enterprise, industrial, and telecommunications environments. You will be responsible for deploying and integrating radio access network (RAN) solutions across multi‑vendor infrastructures, ensuring services are configured, tested, optimized, and delivered to the highest standards.

Working closely with engineering, operations, project management, and customer teams, you will perform commissioning activities, troubleshoot integration issues, validate network performance, and ensure successful service activation. The role requires strong technical expertise in LTE and 5G technologies, practical field engineering experience, and a passion for telecom innovation.

• Deploy, commission, and integrate LTE, 5G, and Private 5G RAN solutions.
• Support end-to-end network deployment activities from installation through acceptance testing.
• Configure and validate radio network equipment and associated network elements.
• Execute integration procedures and technical implementation plans.
• Troubleshoot RAN, transport, and integration issues within multi‑vendor environments.
• Conduct site acceptance testing and performance validation.
• Analyze alarms, logs, counters, and performance metrics to resolve network issues.
• Support customer delivery and service activation activities.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful deployment outcomes.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment records, and integration reports.
• Support network optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, and quality procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with RAN deployment and integration activities.
• Strong understanding of LTE and 5G network architectures.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting telecom network equipment.
• Knowledge of radio network deployment methodologies and integration processes.
• Understanding of telecom networking principles and wireless communications.
• Experience working in multi‑vendor telecom environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and within project teams.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

• Private 5G deployment experience.
• Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, or Huawei RAN experience.
• Knowledge of IP networking and transport technologies.
• Experience with network performance monitoring and optimization.
• Exposure to Open RAN (O-RAN) environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise wireless or industrial connectivity solutions.
• Understanding of telecom site rollout and delivery processes.

For RAN integration roles, hiring managers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands‑on experience with site deployments, node integration, commissioning activities, LTE/5G troubleshooting, and customer acceptance testing. Highlight specific radio technologies, vendors supported, number of sites delivered, and measurable improvements in network performance or deployment efficiency to strengthen your application.