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 +
Keywords: Comcast Corporation, Cherry Hill , Director, 5G RAN Architecture & Design, Executive , Philadelphia, New Jersey
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