RAN Engineer | Telnet Inc Plano, TX

Telnet Inc. is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical RAN Engineer with a strong professional background in Radio Access Network deployment, optimization, and cellular network engineering to join our field operations and engineering team in the Plano, TX market on a full-time permanent on-site basis (candidates must possess valid work authorization for the USA). In this critical telecommunications infrastructure role, you will be responsible for deploying, commissioning, integrating, and optimizing 4G LTE and 5G cellular base stations, radio frequency (RF) equipment, and cell site hardware.

You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in cellular protocols, RAN configuration, site integration, and performance troubleshooting to deliver uncompromised network throughput, coverage, and reliability. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier telecommunications and field services enterprise.

As a RAN Engineer supporting wireless infrastructure deployments across the Plano, TX market for Telnet Inc., you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of radio access network engineering, cell site integration, KPI optimization, and cross-functional troubleshooting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and integrating 4G/5G base transceiver stations (BTS) and gNodeBs, troubleshooting RF performance anomalies, analyzing drive test data and network telemetry, coordinating with switch centers and field technicians, and ensuring adherence to carrier engineering standards.

You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical engineering skills to resolve complex wireless connectivity bottlenecks under strict project deadlines.

• Plan, execute, integrate, and commission 4G LTE and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) base stations, remote radio heads (RRH), and antenna systems.
• Configure radio parameters, sector carriers, carrier aggregation, and transport interfaces for optimal cellular coverage and capacity.
• Monitor real-time network performance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), drop call rates, handover success rates, and throughput metrics.
• Investigate, isolate, and resolve complex RF interference, alarm conditions, and site integration failures through rigorous troubleshooting.
• Coordinate seamlessly with field installation technicians, Network Operations Centers (NOC), and client engineering representatives.
• Perform pre-implementation testing, post-integration acceptance testing, and network optimization walkthroughs.
• Maintain rigorous inventory control of cell site hardware, fiber jumpers, RF cables, and transceiver modules.
• Author meticulous daily site reports, integration checklists, engineering change logs, and commissioning documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 to 5+ years of progressive professional experience in RAN engineering, cellular network deployment, or RF optimization.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on operational experience with 4G LTE and 5G RAN equipment, baseband units, and radio modules.
• Proven practical experience configuring cellular network protocols, IP transport, and cell site commissioning tools.
• Solid understanding of wireless propagation principles, antenna theory, RF engineering standards, and telecommunication guidelines.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under active field and telecom environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with…