Apply to Microwave Network Engineer- Job Stage5- ERCSJP00074598

Rate Range: 60-65$/hr Incorp

• Plan end-to-end microwave networks for new sites, expansions, and modernization programs.
• Assess traffic growth, capacity use, and performance trends to recommend upgrades and network improvements.
• Complete line-of-sight (LOS) studies, path feasibility reviews, tie-in selection, and microwave qualification.
• Define transport planning requirements and recommend optimal backhaul solutions across microwave, fiber, and IP technologies.
• Plan hardware and software upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.

• Produce detailed microwave designs using Pathloss and other industry-standard tools.
• Complete frequency planning and interference analysis.
• Prepare Engineering Design Documents (EDD), Bills of Materials (BoM), Transport Engineering Documents (TED) or CWO/IWO/PWO Work orders, DCN plans, scripts, and implementation packages.
• Develop connectivity plans and complete design documentation for Ericsson and Ceragon solutions.
• Review and validate construction drawings and vendor deliverables.
• Integration and Commissioning Support
  • Integrate Ericsson MINI-LINK and Ceragon microwave nodes with network management systems.
  • Prepare and execute configuration scripts for node deployments and upgrades.
  • Support ENM integration, LLDP configuration, QoS implementation, licensing, and network onboarding.
  • Provide remote deployment and commissioning support to field teams, Network Integration Centers (NIC), and operations teams.
  Operations and Troubleshooting
  • Resolve microwave link performance issues, alarms, connectivity failures, and capacity constraints.
  • Diagnose radio, Ethernet, IP routing, synchronization, QoS, and management network issues.
  • Analyze performance, conduct root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support customer escalations and routine maintenance.
  • Validate network services after implementations and upgrades.
  Regulatory Compliance
  • Coordinate frequency assignments and regulatory licensing.
  • Support ISED/FCC filings, frequency coordination submissions, and licensing records.
  • Maintain compliance with customer engineering standards and industry best practices.
  • MICS
  Required Technical Expertise
  Ericsson Microwave Platforms
  • Ericsson MINI-LINK 6000 family
  • MINI-LINK 6352
  • MINI-LINK 6600
  • MINI-LINK TN
  • ENM (Ericsson Network Manager)
  • Microwave network design and integration
  • Microwave performance management and optimization
  Ceragon Microwave Platforms
  • Ceragon IP-10/IP-10G
  • Ceragon IP-20 family
  • Ceragon network management
  • XPIC and MIMO technologies
  • QoS configuration and troubleshooting
  • Capacity planning and network optimization
  Transport and IP Networking
  • Microwave backhaul networks
  • IP/MPLS networking
  • Ethernet transport
  • QoS
  • VLANs
  • Routing and switching
  • DCN planning
  • Network synchronization
  • Capacity management
  Engineering Tools and Platforms
  • Pathloss
  • ENM
  • Frequency coordination tools
  • Network planning and performance management tools
  • Microsoft Office suite
  Required Qualifications
  Education Requirement
  • Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, electrical, or computer engineering, or a related technical field.
  Experience Requirements
  • At least five years of microwave transport network engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Ericsson and/or Ceragon microwave products.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, designing, integrating, and troubleshooting microwave transport networks.
  • Experience supporting Tier-1 telecom operators and large-scale wireless transport deployments.
  Preferred Credentials
  • Ericsson microwave certification
  • Ceragon technical certification
  • CCNA or CCNP
  • IP/MPLS or transport network certification
  Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to manage competing projects and priorities
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Clear communication and effective stakeholder management
  • Ability to work independently and across engineering teams
  • Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
  Performance Measures
  • Timely delivery of microwave designs and engineering packages
  • Successful microwave node integration and commissioning
  • Fewer network outages and recurring incidents
  • Better microwave capacity utilization and network performance
  • Adherence to customer and regulatory standards