Provides radio frequency (RF) and/or Radio Access Network (RAN) analysis.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Analyzes the causes of acute degradations in the GSM, UMTS and LTE networks. Develops reporting, analyzes RCAs, looks for common causes of issues across markets and works with the appropriate team/s to drive those root causes out of the network. Analyzes RAN data to recommend optimal changes to RAN network to improve all the key indexes and performance indicators. Job Contribution: Expert level technical professional. Technical Subject Matter Expert within organization. Contributes through own development of advanced technologies/concepts with global reach or industry application. Has direct impact on creation of technical products/services. Serves as a role model and mentor.
KNOWLEDGE
Has extensive specialized technical expertise. Applies expert knowledge and broad understanding of multiple disciplines. Integrates expert knowledge of technical principles/methods of multiple disciplines with knowledge of products/services and internal operations. Advisor on ATT technologies/systems/procedures.
ANALYSIS/PROBLEM SOLVIN
G Solves complex, critical problems related to significant and unique issues. Uses extensive research and interpretative thinking. Utilizes innovative methods in developing solutions. Works on abstract problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables.
INDEPENDENCE
Guided by functional goals/objectives. May influence organization goals/objectives. Applies discretion to develop innovative solutions to problems without precedent.
CONTRIBUTION TO ATT TECHNOLOGY
Lead contributor on critical projects/technology initiatives. Develops integrated solutions across the organization. Contributes to complex and innovative business solutions to achieve strategic objectives.
COMMUNICATION
Provides technical expertise to peers across the company. Actively promotes good working relationships. Develops mutually beneficial strategic alliances with customers.
Education: Typically a BS degree in Math, Science or Engineering preferred or equivalent related network experience. Experience: Typically at least 5- 8 years of successful network engineering or related experience. Technical Career Pathway (TCP) role. Entry into this title may require TCP Governance Board Review. Supervisory: No.
Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing to ATT compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math or Sciences
5-8 years of progressive successful development as an engineer.
Strong knowledge of and the ability to solve complex issues in the areas of:
RF engineering principles (RF communications theory, design principles, network optimization, propagation modeling and prediction, etc.) and vendor capability assessment,
Network architecture (3GPP Air interface, standards, technology and evolution, etc.),
Vendor capability assessment
Wireless engineering principles (cell site/tower design, attributes and specifications, and RAN design, spectrum/frequency planning, etc.),
