RAN Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
The Opportunity
At Vocus, we’re building the next generation of Private Wireless (4G/5G) networks—and we’re looking for a RAN Engineer to join our growing team.
Based at our Mitcham Data Centre location, this is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience across the full radio network lifecycle, including design, deployment, integration, and optimisation.
You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, building technical capability in enterprise and mission-critical wireless environments.
What you’ll be doing
Support the design, configuration, and deployment of Private Wireless RAN solutions
Assist with site integration and commissioning, validating radio parameters and connectivity
Perform basic troubleshooting of RAN issues with guidance from senior engineers
Contribute to radio optimisation activities, including performance analysis and tuning
Assist with site surveys, testing, and field activities where required
Apply RF planning fundamentals to support coverage and capacity planning tasks
Prepare technical documentation, including design packs, test reports, and as-built records
Monitor network performance and escalate issues appropriately
Collaborate with Core, Transmission, and support teams to enable end-to-end delivery
Participate in deployment activities and scheduled site visits
Continuously build knowledge through training and development opportunities
Follow engineering standards, processes, and safety requirements
What you’ll bring
Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
Basic understanding of mobile network architecture (4G/5G)
Foundational knowledge of RF principles (propagation, interference, signal strength)
Familiarity with IP networking fundamentals
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and teamwork capability
A genuine desire to learn and develop in telecommunications
Internship or project experience in telecommunications or wireless networks
Exposure to RAN vendors such as Nokia or EricssonUnderstanding of RAN parameters and optimisation concepts (PCI, handovers, power settings)
Familiarity with drive test or RF planning tools (e.g. TEMS, Nemo)Exposure to Linux or scripting (Python)Understanding of Private Wireless network concepts
Why join Vocus
Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge 4G/5G private wireless networks
Learn from experienced engineers and industry experts
Access structured training, mentoring, and career progression
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
Work in a company that values innovation, ownership, and growth