Sr Engineers, Radio Frequency

Position Overview

At T‑Mobile, we invest in you. In Livonia, MI, a Senior Engineer, Radio Frequency will support radio frequency (RF) and wireless transmission equipment requirements, responsible for end‑to‑end design, deployment, and optimization of next‑generation networks (macro and small cells) across 4G LTE and 5G.

• Perform multi‑band LTE optimization and design for LTE 2500, 1900, 2100, and 800 MHz of macro and small‑cell sites.
• Design small‑cell coverage and capacity enhancements, identify new hub locations, and conduct end‑to‑end RF design and deployment across 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
• Execute coverage parity analysis for different 4G and 5G bands, generate predictions, and create delta maps.
• Support monthly POR governance, including site prioritization and RFDS.
• Run predictions using POP analysis, POR objective analysis, and sharpen 5G coverage based on findings.
• Perform OPEX and CAPEX analysis for sites with the deployment team to provide conclusions based on coverage, users, costing, and morphology.
• Tune LTE idle and connected‑mode parameters, conduct coverage analysis, and improve overall network performance.
• Troubleshoot customer issues, propose solutions, and perform multi‑band load balancing across LTE carriers and multi‑technology traffic.
• Conduct drive testing with Xcal and Tems, analyze Layer 3 protocol logs for LTE and 5G.
• Monitor performance indicators for CS and PS domains in terms of accessibility, retainability, call completion success rate, integrity, mobility, system utilization, and availability for Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia OEMs.
• Troubleshoot interference, handoff failures, and low throughput/poor SINR.

• Experience with RF propagation tools such as Planet, Atoll, or comparable tools for macro and small‑cell design, signal prediction, and interference assessment.
• Experience troubleshooting external and internal interference with spectrum analyzers.
• Experience conducting monthly POR governance analysis (site prioritization, capacity analysis, RFDS, coverage analysis, drive test, and link budget).
• Experience network optimization for 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, improving KPI metrics including call failure rate, drop rate, and data throughput through Layer 3 log analysis.
• Strong proficiency in multi‑band load balancing and traffic optimization across LTE carriers and technology layers.
• Hands‑on knowledge of multi‑band LTE optimization and design for 2500, 1900, 2100, and 800 MHz macro and small‑cell sites, along with parameter tuning.

PRIMARY:
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field and 3 years of relevant work experience.
ALTERNATIVE:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field and 5 years of relevant work experience.

Telecommuting is permitted; the successful candidate must work from the Livonia, MI site 3–4 days per week. No additional national or international travel is anticipated. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required for occasional work‑site travel.

No travel required.

T‑Mobile offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, paid holidays, parental and family leave, tuition assistance, and various voluntary insurance programs. Eligibility and specific details are determined by role and location.

T‑Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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