NW Planning and Optimization Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Telecom Design and Planning Engineer with expertise in (3G, 4G, and 5G). The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and design of mobile radio access networks (RAN), ensuring optimized coverage, capacity, and performance. This role involves technical analysis, site design, frequency planning, and coordination with cross-functional teams for rollout and integration.

• Design radio network solutions (3G/4G/5G) based on coverage and capacity requirements.
• Prepare and optimize RF planning activities using tools like Atoll, Asset, or Planet.
• Conduct nominal planning, link budget analysis, and frequency/channel planning.
• Create site designs including antenna placement, tilts, azimuths, and equipment specifications.
• Work closely with NI, DB & Site Survey team to align network designs with end-to-end architecture.
• Prepare documentation such as RFDS (Radio Frequency Design Sheets), coverage plots, and site layout plans.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory compliance and international telecom standards (3GPP, ITU, etc.).
• Support rollout teams during implementation and provide input for network optimization post-deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving wireless technologies and contribute to future-ready designs.

You have:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in mobile network planning and design (RAN).
• In-depth knowledge of radio technologies including GSM, UMTS, LTE, and NR (5G).
• Experience with RF planning tools such as Atoll, MapInfo, TEMS, Actix, Qgis.
• Nokia experience is must and familiarity with multi-vendor radio equipment (e.g., Ericsson, Huawei).
• Understanding of propagation models, interference analysis, and cell planning technique

It would be nice if you also had:

• Knowledgeable in RF prediction plotting and technical presentation preparation
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ready and available to Work in different time zone (APAC, MEA, NAM Shifts etc...)

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

In Mobile Networks, our ambition is to become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.