Specialist: Radio Planning

About the role

The Mobile Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer designs, plans, optimises and evolves 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks to deliver optimal coverage, capacity and service quality. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable network performance and a great customer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Perform radio network planning and dimensioning for new and existing sites.
• Conduct coverage and capacity analysis using tools such as Atoll.
• Design radio solutions for network expansion, modernisation and technology upgrades.
• Prepare frequency plans, neighbour relations and parameter configurations.
• Analyse traffic trends, forecast capacity needs and recommend optimisation actions.
• Support site acquisition teams with candidate evaluation and coverage predictions.
• Develop propagation models, run coverage simulations and ensure alignment between planned and deployed configurations.
• Participate in rollout, integration, commissioning and acceptance activities.
• Generate planning reports and present recommendations to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in radio planning, optimisation or network engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with mobile network deployments and performance analysis.

Required skills

• Atoll planning tool.
• GSM, UMTS, LTE and 5G NR technologies.
• RF propagation and link‑budget analysis.
• Frequency and interference management.
• Antenna systems and RF design.
• KPI analysis and performance monitoring.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS).