Osaka Rakuten Mobile Full time

About the Role

As an RF Cluster Owner within the RF Planning & Optimization Department, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring daily KPIs of assigned clusters and spearheading network enhancement initiatives.

This position is based in our Osaka branch office and is integral to ensuring a superior network experience for our end customers through seamless connectivity and strategic engagement with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

You will be part of either the Central or Regional RF Planning & Optimization team, reporting directly to the Zone Manager.

This role requires a good team player who is comfortable with multicultural interactions and can thrive in a dynamic work environment.

The RF Planning & Optimization division is dedicated to providing an exceptional network experience for the end customer.

As an RF Cluster Owner, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned clusters, including KPI monitoring and network enhancement initiatives.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer, Electronics, Electrical/Communication Engineering)
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in RF Design & Optimization
  • Detailed understanding of vRAN architecture, Open RAN principles, and RAN automation
  • Excellent knowledge of Radio KPIs, counters, parameters, and the ability to perform feature trials, worst cell analysis, and issue root cause analysis
  • Good knowledge of call flows (User & Signalling) and the ability to troubleshoot RAN issues in the network
  • Exposure to at least one of the radio planning tools (Atoll, Planet, Asset, etc.)
  • Experience working with any one of the CEM/geo-location tools
  • Must be a fast learner, motivated, and willing to work longer hours if required
  • Ability to perform Drive tests using third-party tools and analyze the same (Coverage Analysis, L3 message analysis, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Cross-domain knowledge of IPTX, Core is highly desirable
  • Knowledge in any one of the scripting languages is preferred
  • Experience in data analytics and data science is a valued skill

Language: English (Overall - 3 - Advanced)