# Senior 5G RF Planning Engineer

Introduction We are seeking a senior-level Wireless Network Optimization Engineer to spearhead end-to-end multi-technology optimization for our 4G LTE and 5G NR networks. Operating from a strategic tier, this individual will take full ownership of RAN performance across the network, driving advanced parameter configurations and deep-dive protocol trace analysis. The role requires a technical expert capable of leveraging proprietary ZTE optimization platforms to maximize network quality, handle complex operator escalations, and deliver executive-level performance insights. Duties & Responsibilities ZTE RAN Optimization: Analyze and optimize 4G/5G radio network performance using the ZTE product suite to improve overall network quality and customer experience. KPI Management & Troubleshooting: Monitor and analyze network KPIs, identify performance degradation, bottlenecks, and interference, and implement corrective optimization actions. Protocol & Call Flow Analysis: Apply a strong understanding of call flow, handover flow, mobility management, and wireless communication technologies across CS, VoLTE, and PS RAN to isolate root causes. Parameter & Feature Tuning: Perform deep

- **Id**: 4058974
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/fact-senior-5g-rf-planning-engineer>
- **Role**: Hardware
- **Role family**: Hardware
- **Seniority**: senior
- **Employment type**: full_time
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-11T06:20:53Z
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-11T06:20:53Z
- **Board verified**: no
- **Days open**: 0
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- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Professional Services

## Company

- **Id**: 4508012
- **Name**: FACT
- **Domain**: factsa.co.za
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/fact-8>
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no

## Technologies

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- **Power BI** — Optional: no
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## Trust

- **Level**: not_scored
- **Days open**: 0

## Requirements

- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-11T06:57:36Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 86
- **Band**: hot
- **Label**: Hiring now
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.86
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 0
- **Expected fill days**: 29
- **Reasons**: seen:0, win:early
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-11T11:17:52Z

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