Director, 5G RAN Architecture & Design

Company: Comcast Corporation
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.Job SummaryThe RAN Director will lead the RAN Architecture and Design team. This will include supervising engineers, managers, and contractors. The RAN A&D team is responsible for Lab and Field testing RAN vendor solutions and software, Gold Standards and feature guidance, transport and CMTS solutions, and market WIFI and 5G designs, including CIQs, PCI and capacity planning. They will also provide expertise and oversight to post launch network performance & optimization. The ideal candidate will be a wireless subject matter expert, and have prior leadership experience, and a great communicator. Hands on with Samsung 5G RAN solutions, WIFI APs, Dual SIM devices, Lab testing, and CBRS spectrum preferred.Job DescriptionResponsibilities include:Leadership

• Manage and plan work activities for multiple engineering teams. Host team meetings, provide direction, approve timesheets, and manage budget. Hire, develop, and utilize talent to meet objectives. Anticipate resource needs based on project schedules and expected workload.
• Create and present weekly program status updates to leadership team, internal and external teams, and project managers.
• Work closely with Performance and Optimization teams, transport team, Operations, and Samsung support teams to investigate & address hardware and software defects, including CMTS backhaul.
• Engage, problem solve, and communicate across the enterprise to drive successful initiatives.
• Partner across departments to meet goals and timelines, and collaborate with other groups when support is needed.
• Manage and evaluate RAN vendors, Spectrum options, Lab test gear & tools.
• Leader needs to be a clear communicator, be able to strive in fast paced and changing environment, and showcase self-sufficiency, personal enthusiasm, and proper judgement.Lab and Field testing and Gold Standards
  • RAN 5G SA expertise
  • 3GPP signaling and procedures, with ability to analyze drive test data to identify specific issues
  • Understand RAN vendor features, including SON features, preferably for Samsung
  • Technical management of RAN vendors:
  • Testing software releases in lab and field FFA environments
  • Evaluating and approving new HW, SW, and features
  • Tier 4 RAN vendor relationship and technical discussions
  • Understand HFC transport networks and architecture, including DOCSIS
  • Work with CMTS vendors and Operations team to identify and resolve issues
  • Publication and Management of Gold Standards and Best Practices
  • Develop procedures and MOPs for use by Operations and Optimization teams
  • Share Gold Standards and guidance to other teams
  • Collaborate with RAN and Tool vendors to address hardware and software related issues and concernsDesign and Capacity planning
    • Responsible for link budgets, antenna patterns, and Atoll modeling of 5G radios & WIFI APs
    • Identifies and prioritizes areas of interest for maximum offload and best customer experience
    • Plans sites, identifies specific node locations, develops CIQs, and publishes design plan
    • Supports site development and optimization teams to fulfill plan of record
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance objectives for a scalable 5G & WIFI data network.
    • Expertise with GIS tools such as QGIS, Atoll, Google Earth, and other
    • Understands CBRS band rules and regulations, WIFI bands, and WIFI roadmap
    • Conduct analysis to improve return on investment, throughput, experience, process and efficiency
    • Monitor utilization and plan capacity and throughput enhancementsAutomation and Efficiency
      • Lead SON and RAN automation activities
      • Automate processes and reporting as much as possible
      • Support Zero Touch Provisioning efforts with CIQ and Gold Standard inputRequirements and skills required:
        • BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent
        • 10+ years RF Experience and in-depth working knowledge of LTE & 5G
        • 5+ years of Management Experience including leading RF engineers and vendor management
        • Knowledge of the wireless industry and technologies, frequency spectrum and propagation characteristics
        • In depth working knowledge of 5G NR SA architecture, SON, and Core functions
        • Subject matter expert of 5G call flows, counters, KPI formulas, and link budgets
        • Atoll and GIS tool expertise
        • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and MS Teams
        • Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
        • Self-sufficient, organized, and customer focused with a positive attitude
        • Highly motivated and able to efficiently manage simultaneous projects
        • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with technical and non-technical teamsNice to have:
          • Experience with Samsung 5G RAN and USM
          • Experience with CBRS spectrum, SAS provider, and CBRS CPI certified
          • Hands on knowledge of NetScout tools: TrueCall, nBA, nSA, nG1
          • Experience with Accuver ARTS, XCAL, & XCAP with ability to analyze Layer 3 logs
          • Competent with Site Tracker, Blue Planet, Tableau, QGIS
          • Experience with CMTS and WIFI AP troubleshooting
          • Knowledge of Dual SIM Dual Standby is a plus
          • Preferred location: Philadelphia Comcast Center City CampusDisclaimer:
            • This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.Relevant Work Experience10 Years +

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