Nokia/Huawei Principal RNO Consultant

P.I. Works is the first company in the world to automate the management of a commercial 5G network.

Our automated network management products and services empower mobile operators to accelerate network transformation and to drive network quality and efficiency on the path to 5G. These solutions have been deployed across 84 mobile network operators in 58 countries around the world.

We are seeking a Nokia/Huawei Principal RNO Consultant for an onsite role in the EMEA region.

Job Description:

• Work closely with customer optimization teams and management for network performance improvement projects
• Ability to learn proprietary optimization tool processes and methods and increase customer exposure to products
• Perform KPI Trend Analysis and determine performance deviations
• Worst Cell Identification and Root Cause Analysis
• Perform Parameter Audits and Inconsistency Checks to determine fine-tuning suggestions
• Coverage and Footprint Optimization using OSS and DT tools
• Data Throughput Troubleshooting and Optimization
• Investigate drive test logs for initial tuning, optimization and troubleshooting (analyze call flow and layer3 messages)
• Baseband and Radio Resource Capacity Optimization
• CSFB, SRVCC optimization, parameter audits inconsistency checks between Radio Access Technologies (2G / 3G / 4G)
• Volte pre-launch, post-launch optimization
• Perform parametric optimization for effective load balance between LTE Carriers and existing technologies in accordance with operator strategy
• Tuning of LTE Radio network features
• Understand fundamentals of PCI/RSI Planning and Mobility Robustness Optimization and perform planning and optimization tasks related with these topics
• VoLTE Troubleshooting / SIP Analysis
• End-user / customer problem investigation
• Prepare and issue technical guidelines and results of technical studies
• Prepare and issue engineering level and executive-level reports
• Liaise with P.I. Works Project Management and the customer to meet the targets of ongoing and future projects
• Prepare XML scripts for recommended changes

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma from Engineering Departments relevant to Mobile Telecommunications
• Min 8 years RAN design and optimization experience (LTE /3G/GSM)
• Min 3 years (recent) working knowledge and experience in LTE/VoLTE/3G optimization
• Radio Network Optimization Experience with Nokia/Huawei
• Proficient with NetAct modules (CM Editor, CM Analyzer, CM Operation Manager, Reporting Suite etc.) and preferably other Nokia tools like Emil
• Experienced in last RAN releases of Nokia/Huawei
• Knowledge of French and Arabic is required 
• Very good command of English
• Must have an excellent customer relationship with both verbal and written communication skills
• Project handling experience with tight deadlines will be preferred
• Proficient with MapInfo and Drive test post-processing tools
• Understanding of radio network alarms and their effects
• Hands-on experience in trace analysis is required
• Very good knowledge on LTE/3G/2G key performance indicators (KPIs) for both OSS and Drive Test
• Knowledge on antennas, propagation, link budgets, and LTE system and air interface standard are required
• Strong experience with Multi-Carrier - Multi-Band networks (LTE, UMTS, and GSM)
• Focusing on user perceived quality (not only KPIs)