RAN Engineer (OSS Specialist) Role Specifics:
Reporting to the Director of Public Networks, and working in collaboration with O-RAN SMEs, RAN Optimisation and Development Engineers, and SW Development team, develop AWTG products which deliver Service Assurance of RAN/O-RAN Networks, and Automation / Softwarisation of RAN/O-RAN Processes from Integration to Optimisation.
You will work directly on projects which AWTG are engaged on as a Service Integrator or Technical Authority, and act as a SME (subject matter expert) and deliver against AWTG project deliverables in this domain area.
Responsibilities:
1. Hands-on experience on O-RAN system design and development (O-DU, O-CU, interfaces).
2. Deep knowledge of RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Architecture design, E2E use case development, testing and optimisation.
3. Hands-on experience on Layer 1-3 protocol development.
4. Hands-on experience on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one high-level programming language knowledge.
5. Knowledge of AI/ML.
Subject Matter Expertise Required:
1. Experience of Performance Management and Optimisation of 4G/5G Networks – preferably multi-vendor – with extensive knowledge of Parameters, KPIs and User Experience.
2. SMO/OSS Tool knowledge – preferably development or Super User experience – of Automation and Softwarisation of process.
3. Experience, or extensive appreciation, of E2E RAN deployment, integration and optimisation processes.
4. Knowledge of RAN/O-RAN CM and PM Data structures – preferably more than 1 vendor.
5. Experience in xApp/rApp development, and AI/ML technologies is an advantage.
Other Skills Required:
1. Excellent computer skills.
2. Good attention to detail.
3. Effective planning and organizing.
4. Effective communication skills at all levels.
5. Problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in telecoms.
2. PhD in related field preferred.
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