Sr Specialist-RAN Engineer

Company:	AT&T Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (46)
Job Location(s):	Tualatin
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Telecommunications, IT - Networking

Position Description

Sr Specialist-RAN Engineer - 1014615

Description

As the largest communications company in the world, more than 120 million customers count on us every day to deliver the wireless, Internet, data and advertising services that fuel their businesses and connect them to their world. You will find yourself connecting communications and technology with opportunities that will take you to places you never imagined.

At AT&T, our Chief Technology Office (CTO) is the embodiment of innovation. We're responsible for developing, designing, planning and building AT&T's wireless and wired networks, including the nation's fastest 3G wireless network, our groundbreaking U-verse network and one of the world's largest and most advanced IP backbone networks. Just as importantly, our team conducts industry-leading research and development for network technologies as well as the applications that take advantage of connectivity

Individual contributing engineer who has strong radio technical skills and can work independently with little direction. This Radio Access Network (RAN) engineer is required to manage and handle numerous FCC and corporate licensing tasks. This includes, creating propagation and CGSA contour maps using Atoll, generate RF Exposure reports for cell sites, draft and facilitate coordinated SAB extensions with other wireless carriers, design, transmission, equipment, and traffic engineering activities. Also, candidate should know how to submit Intrado E911 data fill.

Designs, tests, measures and evaluates wireless system and equipment to achieve optimal performance. Recommends, develops, and implements complex changes and additions to system. Candidate should have data fill background preferably with Nokia or Lucent experience. In addition, GIS and Atoll RF design skills are required in order to comply with FCC regulatory and compliance tasks.

This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&Ts compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

In depth technical understanding and use of RF and Cell site testing tools (HP Analyzers, Tektronix), drive test equipment such as X-TEL, TEMS and Agilent and post processing tools such as Actix
Strong knowledge of RF transmission principles, antenna theory, modulation, and multiplexing techniques
In depth technical understanding and hands on experience of RF propagation tools such as Atoll, MapInfo and Automated cell Planning (ACP) tool
Advanced knowledge of MapInfo and other mapping programs
Understanding of FCC rules regarding E911 regulations on phase types and accuracy requirements.
Submit Intrado GMLC requests and MSC, BSC, IT Billing and Scout data fill requests for new site builds, UMTS expansion, and site modifications.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems for the Call Successfully Routed and Located Success scorecards.
Conduct data integrity checks between many sources of data.
Project Management skills as well as strong technical knowledge

Desired Qualifications:

Database experience is a plus e.g. Remedy
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Two to four years of wireless experience

AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Job - Network

Primary Location - OR-TUALATIN

Schedule - Full-time Shift - Day Job

Employee Status - Regular