Airtel Kenya wishes to recruit a LTE and 3G Radio Optimisation Engineer.This role will report to the Head of Radio Planning and Quality. The main purpose of the role will be to monitor and control 3G/4G network performance to provide the best network quality for subscriber.
Other responsibilities will include but not limited to;
- Able to guide contracted partner on coverage issues, call drop, poor SINR/EcNo and throughput related issues, initial tuning of the network, TCP UL/DL throughput verifications, intra LTE and IRAT handover verifications.
- Able to optimise and improve LTE/3G/2G interworking experience
- Network layering strategy planning and optimisation
- Responsible for managing various LTE/3G KPIs of accessibility, retainability, service intergrity and mobility class.
- Able to do soft configuration, intergrate and monitor performance of dual carrier on Nokia system
- Responsible for LTE parameters inconsistencies check of classes: UNBTS, LNCEL, LNADJL, LNADJ, LNADJW, LNADJG, LNRELG, LNHOG, REDRT
- Required to operate in compliance with the processes, methods and tools linked to teh role and possess service excellence awareness
- Network layering, strategy planning and opimisation
- Stastical analysis of KPIs and cause values. Able to bring out KPI degradation issues after software upgrade/ feature implementation/KPI optimisation activities
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineeering (communication, electronics or related fields)
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At least 4-6 years experience in Network performance/optimisation/planning/O & Mof 3G/4G network
- Good understanding of LTE and 3G feature, equipment and parameter knowledge
- Innovations skills to deliver value to business at multiple levels
- Good leadership and management skills
- Attention to detail with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Mature disposition with intergrity
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the role by sending an application letter and resume to hr@ke.airtel.com.
The deadline for applications is Close Of Business on Thursday 16th March 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.