Senior RF Engineer
Samsung, Canada
Job Description
Position Summary
At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.
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If you want to work for one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada.and have a ton of fun…. then please keep reading!
Our Perks:
• Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
• Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• Access to Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
We are looking for a Senior RF Engineers (LTE/5G) to join our Networks team. You will be a key contributor in LTE/5G network planning and optimization, new feature verification, performance and KPI analysis, parameter optimization, drive test and analysis, signaling analysis, troubleshooting for performance issues, etc. Also, you will participate in lab testing, field trials and the network rollout.
Role and Responsibilities
Your responsibilities:
Conduct LTE/5G link budget, network planning for coverage prediction or capacity simulation with necessary site survey
Verify the LTE/5G network function, performance, and new features in the lab and in the field
Collect, analyze and improve the performance (counters and KPIs) of the network to meet the acceptance criteria
Audit, correct and optimize the RF parameters to improve the network performance
Design the test cases with the customer, conduct the lab test and field drive test, analyze the test data/log, output the test report with suggestions to improve the network performance
Perform systems testing and verification, and troubleshoot or resolve the issues related to the network performance or products based on the signaling analysis and other methods
Conduct lab tests and field trials to verify the LTE/5G features and output the accurate test reports
Provide 24/7 Tier 2 maintenance and support
Support rollout activities and coordinate rollout actions, schedules and plans between customer technical/DevOps team and Samsung Networks Team
Provide project RF support for trial/rollout projects plan, process, document, efficiency and quality
Perform and/or support SSV activities with Carrier partners
Take the RF responsibilities to collaborate with other teams to meet the network acceptance criteria for the customer
Provide professional document management for RF projects including product feature, user manual, process and acceptance documentation
Participate in regular project review meeting with customers
Individual contributions to the team are emphasized and requested
Job Specification
Required qualification and competencies:
Bachelor Degree or higher education in Telecommunications /Electronics Engineering / IT or equivalent
8+ years’ experience in LTE/5G RF projects in the main LTE/5G vendors or operators
Knowledge of both LTE and 5G
Understanding of 3GPP, network interface protocols, protocol analyzers and network specifications
Understanding of wireless network implementation and operations services
Familiar with multiple Radio Access Network Technologies and RF tools such as planning tools, drive test tools, signaling collection tools, etc.
Familiar with Site swap/relocation solutions and designs
Proactive, self-motivated and with good communication skills
Excellent team worker, particularly in cross-cultural teams
Stress resistance to manage in multi-cultural and geographically separated teams
Willingness to occasionally work over-time and travel based on the projects needs
Proficient in English essential, French an asset.
Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.