We are pleased to
announce the following vacancy in the Western Regional Network Department
within the Technical Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Wimax Planning Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_WPE_FEB
2012In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Wimax Planning Engineer
Reporting to the Senior Regional Planning Manager, the holder of the position will Assist in the analysis and design of WiMAX systems in 3.5/3.3/2.6/2.5 GHz using specific Atoll RF planning tools including capacity and frequency planning and proposes optimization techniques through field work.
All these include but not limited to: Interference analysis, Coverage mapping, Link Budget calculations, Profiles Calculation for LOS, site surveys and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- With
the assistance of a senior engineer help in the analysis and design of
WiMAX systems in 3.XGHz using specific RF planning tools;
- Site survey,
reporting and documentation for different access technologies and not
limited to WiMAX
- Ability
to do link budgets for various microwave system and generate a bill on
materials;
- Experience
in installation of various access systems like WiMAX, WiFi, and Microwave
among others.
- Execution
of RF designs for specific markets including capacity and frequency
planning and proposes optimization techniques through field work;
- Network
performance KPI monitoring and reporting with recommendations on proactive
actions;
- Selection
of Best sites through Analysis of topographical maps for sites selection
according to coverage;
- Analysis
& Mapping; Interference analysis; Engineering Design; Coverage
mapping; Link budget calculations; Profiles calculation for LOS;
- Assist
the analysis and design of WiMAX systems in 3.5GHz using specific RF
planning tools;
- Execution
of RF designs for specific markets including capacity and frequency
planning and proposes optimization techniques through field work;
- Use of
Atoll RF planning tools in design of WiMAX;
- Use of
RF propagation models for use in designing WiMAX networks;
- Selection
of Best sites through Analysis of topographical maps for sites selection
according to coverage;
- Analysis
& Mapping; Interference analysis; Engineering Design; Coverage
mapping; Link budget calculations; Profiles calculation for LOS;
- Microwave
Links RF calculations and design;
Minimum requirements
- Bachelors
of Electrical and Electronic Engineering or communications Engineering
Degree;
- WiMAX
Forum Certification ,IP knowledge and Cisco certification will be an added
advantage;
- Computer
Proficiency (vast experience in data processing applications eg SQL,
MYSQL, etc);
- 2 yrs
of RF network design experience with a supporting role as a network
planner;
- Specific
experience in using commercial RF network planning tools for Wireless
Broadband;
- Working
knowledge of IEEE 802.X standards;
- Knowledge
with RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzer, power meter, etc.);
- Prior
RF/microwave experience with a wireless service provider;
- Basic
understanding and hands-on experience with RF instrumentation and lab
tools;
- Basic
RF systems engineering knowledge and analytical skills;
- Project
management capability;
- Experience
in operation of cell sites: installation, verification and RF
optimization.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Friday 09 March, 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke