Wimax Planning Engineer

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 2012

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.

Note: This position is located Western Region of Kenya and the offices are based in Kisumu-Kiboswa area.

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