RF Optimization Engineer – Ericsson 5G Remote

Position: RF Optimization Engineer – Ericsson 5G | USA – Remote
Location: New York

Position Summary

First Point Group is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical RF Optimization Engineer with strong Ericsson 5G expertise to support radio network optimization activities across the United States on a 100% remote work-from-home basis (exclusive to candidates currently based in the USA with U.S. Citizenship, Green Card, or valid TN visa work authorization). In this critical wireless engineering role, you will be responsible for optimizing Ericsson 5G networks, analyzing key performance indicators, troubleshooting radio anomalies, and enhancing overall subscriber experience.

You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in 5G , RAN architecture, and radio parameter tuning to deliver uncompromised network throughput and coverage. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, international consulting exposure, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global telecommunications recruitment enterprise.

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Job Description

As an RF Optimization Engineer supporting advanced 5G mobile networks in the United States via First Point Group, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of radio frequency performance, KPI monitoring, and network enhancement initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing RF optimization for Ericsson 5G infrastructure, analyzing network performance KPIs to identify degradation areas, conducting rigorous root cause analysis (RCA), and optimizing radio parameters.

You will collaborate closely with client engineering squads and carrier operations to ensure seamless 5G rollout success. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Arturo Ramirez Romero at  or via Linked In direct messaging, ensuring strict compliance with U.S. work authorization and Ericsson 5G requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive RF optimization activities and performance tuning for Ericsson 5G wireless networks.
• Analyze complex network performance KPIs, traffic distribution reports, and identify systemic coverage/capacity areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot radio network performance issues, call drop anomalies, handover failures, and conduct rigorous root cause analysis (RCA).
• Optimize advanced radio parameters, neighbor lists, antenna tilts, and beamforming configurations to enhance network quality.
• Support strategic 5G network performance enhancement initiatives, spectrum refarming, and densification projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with client engineering teams, field operations squads, and vendor technical support.
• Ensure strict adherence to carrier service level agreements (SLAs), 3
  
  GPP standards, and radio access network key performance targets.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, optimization audit logs, parameter configuration records, and performance reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional experience in wireless radio frequency (RF) engineering and optimization.
• Hands-on professional operational experience in RF optimization specifically with Ericsson 5G technology and RAN platforms.
• Strong specialist knowledge of 5G New Radio (5G ) architecture, air interface propagation, and RAN performance optimization.
• Proven practical experience analyzing network KPIs, log files, and troubleshooting complex radio network issues.
• Mandatory current residency in the United States.
• Mandatory U.S. work authorization: U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, or candidates with a valid TN visa only.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication…