Senior RF Optimization Engineer; Ericsson 4G/5G Remote
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Telecoms Engineering, Wireless / 5G, Systems Engineer
Position Summary:
Driving advanced radio frequency optimization, Ericsson RAN performance engineering, and next-generation 5G mobile network excellence on a remote basis, Link Consulting Services is actively seeking an accomplished Senior RF Optimization Engineer – Ericsson 4G/5G for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will analyze complex Ericsson 4G/LTE and 5G e metrics, diagnose key performance indicator (KPI) degradation, execute strategic RF optimization and RAN configuration changes, and validate end-to-end performance improvements.
Bringing advanced bilingual Spanish communication capabilities and specialized hands-on expertise in Ericsson OSS and performance management platforms, you will empower global telecommunications operators to achieve superior spectral efficiency, low-latency transmission, and uncompromised network availability. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier global telecommunications recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.
Job Description:
As a Senior RF Optimization Engineer supporting Link Consulting Services on a remote basis, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Ericsson radio access network performance, KPI analysis, root cause diagnosis, and parameter tuning. Your day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating Ericsson ENM and ENIQ performance management systems, analyzing traffic counters, executing targeted RF optimizations, tuning Ericsson RAN configuration parameters, resolving coverage and capacity bottlenecks, and collaborating directly with multidisciplinary engineering squads and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:- Analyze complex Ericsson 4G/LTE and 5G New Radio () radio frequency performance statistics, traffic counters, and network KPIs.
- Identify network performance degradation, coverage gaps, and capacity bottlenecks through rigorous root cause analysis (RCA).
- Plan, implement, and validate strategic RF optimization and RAN parameter configuration changes across Ericsson infrastructure.
- Utilize Ericsson ENM (Ericsson Network Manager) and ENIQ (Ericsson Network Intelligence Quality) or equivalent OSS platforms for data extraction and analysis.
- Optimize key wireless metrics including accessibility, retainability, handover success rate, throughput, and spectral efficiency.
- Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional engineering squads, network operations centers (NOC), and client project stakeholders.
- Produce detailed technical performance reports, audit logs, and optimization summaries for engineering leadership.
- Ensure strict adherence to telecommunications engineering best practices and quality assurance standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in radio frequency (RF) optimization and RAN performance engineering.
- Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Ericsson 4G/LTE and 5G network architectures and performance analysis.
- Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Ericsson OSS and performance management platforms including ENM and ENIQ.
- Deep practical experience in analyzing, tuning, and optimizing Ericsson RAN configuration parameters.
- Mandatory bilingual fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written) alongside professional English proficiency.
- Solid practical grasp of wireless propagation, antenna theory, and multi-vendor network interworking principles.
- Mandatory legal work authorization and reliable high-speed infrastructure for 100% remote professional operations.
Skills:
- Professional Ericsson certifications or advanced training credentials in wireless network optimization.
- Prior professional working experience in top-tier multinational telecommunications operators, mobile network vendors, or global telecom consulting firms.
- Hands-on familiarity with scripting automation (Python, MATLAB, or Shell) for automated log parsing and KPI trend analysis.
- Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management and agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for ticketing and issue tracking.
- Active participation in telecommunications engineering forums, standardization bodies, or wireless research communities.
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