About this opportunity
We are now looking for a Principal Solution Architect, who will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions and strategies for the customers. In this role, you will also be accountable for providing profitable business for Ericsson by translating customer needs, and technology opportunities into detailed technical offering, solutions and proposals.
 
What you will do
•    Lead a team various experience (SME, Solution Architect & Senior Engineer), delivering Radio Access Network, Design, Tuning, Optimization services.
•    Lead the setup of delivery models and ways of working for the services and solutions sold
•    Customer engagement in advanced technical discussions to understand customer requirements and propose strategic advice and direction
•    Setup and negotiate KPI acceptance/exit criteria with the customer for services that will be delivered.
•    Ensure project delivery team adherence to delivery model and ways of working.
•    Work across disciplines at any point in the project lifecycle, from strategy to design to implementation to operations and maintenance
•    Provide Radio network strategic and architecture planning, ensuring robustness, scalability, interoperability, and appropriate technology
•    Proficient in Network Design on multiple technologies and multiple streams (RAN, TRM and Core), including but not limited to:
•    System dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis,
•    Coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, Network planning, interference analysis and optimization using EDOS or C-SW.
•    Network Planning to meet design targets and Final Network acceptance with customer
•    Work across disciplines at any point in the project lifecycle, from strategy to design to implementation to operations and maintenance
•    Responsible for coverage analysis of GSM/WCDMA/LTE & NR networks. Responsibilities include coverage/capacity analysis,
•    Proposal for coverage/capacity enhancement to meet the acceptance target.
•    Creating & Studying RF coverage maps, perform simulations and identify problem areas, also troubleshooting areas with poor coverage and Quality and recommending suitable solutions.
•    Proficient in using Planning (Asset/Ericsson Tools) tool extract data as per design requirements
•    Draft RF design solutions to address RAN network issues to be reviewed by Radio Planning Supervisor/Manager.
•    Proposal for coverage/capacity enhancement, Network optimization to meet the acceptance target.
•    Prepare and submit periodic coverage map and reports, Able to suggest design changes for Network improvement GSM/WCDMA/LTE network.
•    Support Site acquisition team and Regional Teams to find the suitable site locations to build sites based on nominal plans
•    Validating the technical site survey details and provide valuable feedback and correction if required


 

•    Bachelor’s degree and above in Electronics and Communication or relevant fields.
•    At least 15+ years of multi technology experience in Radio Networks Design Strategic Planning, and Solutions
•    Deep understanding of latest technological trends in Radio Network, including Small Cells, CA, MIMO, IOT etc.
•    Strong Experience on Design and Planning, experience in Ericsson Network Design Tools, Radio Products, and Solutions (GSM, WCDMA, LTE & NR)
•    Good understanding of advanced and complex radio networks and should be able to assist with advanced Planning and creative design solutions
•    Must have customer facing and engagement experience.
•    Excellent communication and inter personal skills for effective communication and relationship development with customer
 

Ericsson South Africa recruits in line with its Employment Equity plan and will therefore give preference to suitably qualified candidates who are members of designated groups

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: South Africa (ZA) || [[location_obj]]

Req ID: 756729