Ran Support Engineer

Overview: 

Ansco & Associates is looking for a RAN Support Engineer to join our wireless division; while based in Alpharetta, GA, this position will primarily remote.  The engineer will support pre & post-launch optimization and alarm management for UMTS/LTE RF networks and facilitate deployment of new sites/carriers to improve the coverage and the UTMS and LTE foot print in various markets. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent and 2 years relevant experience or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent and 5 years relevant experience required. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support pre and post-launch optimization and alarm management for UMTS/LTE RF networks
• Work as a key member of the Network Support Team to facilitate the deployment of new sites/carriers to improve the coverage and the UMTS and LTE foot print in various markets.
• Provide support to the Construction and alarm clearing crews in various markets to ensure minimum impact to LIVE network while adding new elements to the network.
• Identify, track and resolve various hardware/software related issues related to BBU, RRU, RET systems to facilitate the deployment of new sites/carriers.
• Identify, track and resolve any transmission including but not limited to issues like RSSI, VSWR, SWAP sectors and incorrect azimuths.
• Identify, track and resolve Fiber link issues including but not limited to high BER, High Fiber loss and SFP mismatch.
• Create and implement scripts to account for hardware changes on site to support construction crews to successfully complete their job with minimum impact to customer KPIs for example; change one radio type to another, redefine/define RET configuration after an antenna swap/install, define any SQUIDs added on site.
• Must possess clear understanding and ability to read and implement the design documents such as RFDS and RNDCIQ.

Who we're looking for:

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent and 2 years relevant experience or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent and 5 years relevant experience.
• Must have prior experience with alarm clearing and filed support for UMTS/WCDMA and LTE RAN technologies.
• Experience with wireless ENM, AMOS, RMAP, CEX, Element manager, Business Objects
• Wireless carrier hardware such as Radio Units, Remote radio Units, RBS3000 series and RBS6000 series cabinets.
• Different types of antennae systems, Amplifiers, RXAIT and other active and passive elements in the RF Transmission line.
• Be self-directed to complete tasks in professional and timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Excellent presentation, communication, team player and active listening skills.
• Open to working in shifts and weekend availability.

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.  Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)  

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.  

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