Job Description

The mission of the Radio Access Development team is to validate and introduce RF access technology improvements to Bell/Bell Mobility in order to:

• Improve user experience
• Minimize operational impact
• Reduce OPEX/CAPEX related to RF coverage & capacity
• Reporting to the Senior Manager of Radio Access Development, the Radio Access Architect will be responsible for:
• Technical development of architecture, hardware, performance and capacity features for 5G and LTE-A in order to advance Bell Mobility's network evolution and enable new services.
• Assessing, managing and influencing RAN vendor roadmaps to bring value to the customer, to meet our business objectives and to meet network evolution requirements.
• Develop First Application Test Plans (FATP) and conducting pre-production lab and field tests to understand all aspects of wireless system performance and ensure seamless integration of new hardware and features into the wireless networks.
• Working closely with cross-functional team members to support end-to-end rollout of RAN hardware and features in the production network.
• Ensure a clear understanding of network performances and development of KPI’s & counters to ensure that the Vendor offers meet our need.
• Present technical subject to various audience (Operations, Engineering, WT and Management)
• Managing relationships with key vendors and partners to ensure the needs of the organization are met
• Researching, testing and analyzing (including cost/revenue analysis) new wireless access products that provide enhanced coverage, capacity, system performance and OPEX savings
• Work in an agile environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

• B.Sc. in Electrical/Systems Design Engineering with specialization in communications with 5-10 years experience in one of the following types of organization:
• Wireless carrier (engineering or technology department)
• Wireless infrastructure vendor (RF engineering, system design, IOT or R&D department)
• OEM (Network & terminal IOT department)
• Excellent working knowledge of cellular systems radio measurements
• Superior verbal and written communication skills: Able to simplify and teach complex concepts to various audiences (engineers, technicians, executives)
• Strong technical leadership and time management skills
• Result oriented
• Team player
• Ability to motivate people to participate in various development projects
• Innovative and outside box (visionary) thinking approach to problem solving

Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:

• Experience with 5G, LTE, LTE-A call flow, call admission, mobility management, RF capacity, network performance, ORAN/vRAN
• Ability to extract vital information from large number of logs (mobile or network logs) in order to properly assess benefits related to the introduction of new features
• Knowledge of Ericsson/Nokia eNodeBs and gNodeBs (design, capacity) and their limitations
• Experience with lab testing of RF equipment. Familiar with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers
• Experience with SON, distributed and centralized SON features and tools
• Experience with small cells and inbuilding deployment, optimization and traffic offload techniques
• Working experience in early technology trials and testing activity would be an asset.
• Working experience with protocol analyzers such as Accuver XCAL/XCAP, Qualcomm QXDM and Wireshark
• Bilingual an asset (English and French)