Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer at Poa Internet

Overall Responsibility

The role has responsibility to ensure radio network plans and dimensions according to commercial/business requirements and the roll-out plan & license obligations. You shall provide input for the design of new technologies and services in accordance to poa! business strategy. End-to-end capacity planning will be key while also doing efficient plans for new network areas and expand coverage to uncovered areas within where we serve.

Financial

• Minimize cost of network implementation by ensuring that the design produces the highest efficiencies in every implementation.

People

• Key Internal Relationships are Sales & Marketing, Customer Experience, Customer Implementation, NOC, SMC, Network Infrastructure, Platforms and Architecture.

Key SMART Results for A-Player Success

• Plan, design and survey for appropriate high sites to host 80 towers, prepare and share relevant documentation to concerned parties - End 2022
• Post-installation review of new DPs performance through coverage tests and preparation of coverage test reports - End 2022
• Prepare and update any maps(kmz/kml) using Google Earth or Google Maps to show 15 new network areas surveyed as part of network expansion - End 2022
• Configuration management and optimization of new RF Devices to ensure that they are all as per design and configuration requirements and reduce interference complaints by 10% - Monthly
• Generating Airmax/AirFiber parameters and coming up with optimization plan to ensure they are withing operating values - Bi-Weekly
• Reducing failed survey rates from install partners by 10% - Monthly
• Level 2 technical support service to the Network support team on complex Customer complaint troubleshooting which require Radio Network planning or optimization solutions within the agreed SLA - End 2022
• Perform data driven capacity planning for existing and future networks in coordination with Sales & Marketing and customer facing teams and ensure minimum 20% overhead capacity availability for all RF links (PtMP/PtP) as per defined thresholds - Bi-Weekly

Level of Management Experience required (Mandatory & Nice to Have)

• Mandatory - proven experience in building, documenting and continually improving quality & efficiency in fast moving consumer tech services business in Kenya
• Department stage of development where this role sits (starting, preparing for scale, scaling, mature)
• Prepare for Scale / Systematization / Team Building / Management and Motivation

Key Competencies Criticality (H,M,L)

• Knowledge of RF design fundamentals, RF propagation behavior and Model Tuning - M
• Solid understanding of RF Network Planning, Optimization and Network Performance principles - M
• Competency in Coverage, Quality, Capacity analysis (parameter, interference, hardware etc.) and troubleshooting, convert it into actionable insights - M
• Competency in GIS systems and tools - L
• Must have experience to handle wireless broadband networks with knowledge and experience in working with Network Management applications such as UBNT UNMS(now UISP), UBNT Air control(now Airlink) - M
• Must show critical analytical thinking with the ability to capture faults and chances of improvement in a quick manner - M
• Must possess explicit team engagement capabilities with a great desire to always continue learning - L
• Must possess key third party supervisory skills with a results focused culture - L
• Must possess advanced knowledge of the wireless installation & commissioning standards and government regulations in the telecom industry - M
• Must be an optimistic individual with a to do attitude and an initiative taker - H
• Must be willing and ready to travel frequently to any part of the country on short notice - M

Mandatory Criteria if Any with no exceptions to hire.

• Bsc. Degree in Telecommunications or related field.
• Knowledge of WISP radio network planning & optimization or other relevant training.
• At least 3 years' experience in Radio Network planning & optimization.
• Excellent understanding of WISP KPI/KQI definitions and calculation methods.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.