NDO Lead Solution Architect at Ericsson

About this opportunity

We are now looking for a Senior Solution Architect, who will be responsible for performing Design, Tuning, Audit and Optimization activities of Networks to meet customer requirements. The position is applicable for the Design & Optimization of a Radio Access Network (RAN). The selected candidate will be engaged in the whole process from Pre-sales till Service Delivery and Acceptance. The role focuses on completing Tuning and Optimization where you will be accountable for part of the solution and of the service process. Hereby, you should be able to keep time, performance and quality according to Ericsson and Customer requirements.

What you will do

• Motivate changes in the methods, processes and guidelines within the customer organization or internally
• Deliver services, also support presales, in the area of NDO RAN/E2E
• Act as the SME from Ericsson towards the customer for all Network Design and Optimization services
• Provide technical support in customer discussions, presentation and workshop
• 2G/3G/4G & NR parameter audit and to provide recommendations to sort out inconsistencies
• Necessary feature implementation and recommended parameters settings to better voice and data services
• Customer engagement in advanced technical discussions to understand customer requirements and propose strategic advice and direction
• Setup and negotiate KPI acceptance/exit criteria with the customer for services that will be delivered.
• Ensure project delivery team alignment to delivery model and ways of working.
• Provide Radio network strategic and architecture planning, ensuring robustness, scalability, interoperability, and appropriate technology
• Proficient in Network Design on multiple technologies and multiple streams including but not limited to:
• System dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis,
• Coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, Network planning, interference analysis and optimization using advanced planning tools
• Network Planning to meet design targets and Final Network acceptance with customer
• Work across subject areas at any point in the project lifecycle, from strategy to design to implementation to operations and maintenance
• Responsible for coverage analysis of GSM/WCDMA/LTE & NR networks. Responsibilities include
• Coverage/capacity analysis,
• Proposal for coverage or capacity enhancement to meet the acceptance target.
• Creating & Studying RF coverage maps, perform simulations and identify problem areas, also trouble-shooting areas with poor coverage and Quality and recommending suitable solutions.
• Proficient in using Planning (Asset/Ericsson Tools) tool extract data as per design requirements
• Draft RF design solutions to address RAN network issues to be reviewed by Radio Planning Supervisor/Manager.
• Prepare and submit periodic coverage map and reports, Able to suggest design changes for Network improvement GSM, WCDMA, LTE & NR network.
• Participate in customer projects, handling scope, risks, changes and customer expectations.

You will bring

• Bachelor’s degree and above in Electronics and Communication or relevant fields.
• At least 10+ years of multi technology experience in Radio Networks Design Strategic Planning, and Solutions
• Deep understanding of the latest technological trends in Radio Network, including Small Cells, CA, MIMO, IOT etc.
• Experience on Design and Planning, experience in Ericsson Network Design Tools, Radio Products, and Solutions (GSM, WCDMA, LTE & NR)
• Good understanding of advanced and complex radio networks and should be able to assist with advanced Planning and creative design solutions
• Must have customer facing and engagement experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship development with customer