Radio Network Planning
Core
Creating radio network plans for mission-critical communications networks serving public safety, public transport, and utilities.
Role type
Radio Network Planning Engineer
Builds
Radio coverage maps, frequency plans, neighbour lists, equipment lists, and coverage verification plans for LMR networks.
Domain
Public Safety / Critical Communications / Radio Propagation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radio network planning, Radio propagation modeling, GIS mapping, Technical report writing, Customer presentation, Tender evaluation, Site configuration design
Preferred skills
RAN planning for large mobile networks, Radio planning software (HTZ, Atoll), GIS tools (GlobalMapper, QGIS, MapInfo), Mobile radio technologies (3GPP, TETRA, DMR), Transmission network planning, RAN implementation, Pre-sales planning
Technologies
APCO25, TETRA, DMR, HTZ Communications, Atoll, GlobalMapper, QGIS, MapInfo
Responsibilities
Discuss coverage requirements with potential customers, Create initial coverage and frequency plans, Evaluate tender requirements, Create input for proposals, Present solutions to customers, Liaise with site acquisition and systems engineers, Create detailed RF network plans, Support coverage optimisation activities, Analyse drive test data
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC