RAN Engineer - 4G/5G Multi-Vendor

About the role

A field and office RAN engineer position in Dubai, UAE, planning, integrating and optimising multi-vendor radio networks for mobile operators and private 5G sites across the UAE, GCC and Africa. The role also acts as technical authority for the telecom equipment business, testing and certifying radios and basebands before delivery. It is full-time, with travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate and commission 4G and 5G NR sites (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Viettel and Open RAN)
• Run drive tests and KPI analysis, optimising accessibility, retainability, throughput and interference
• Configure basebands, radios and AAU/RRU units, and carry out parameter and neighbour planning
• Design private 5G coverage through site surveys, link budgets and spectrum planning
• Test, grade and document refurbished radio equipment for HCT customers
• Write MOPs, acceptance test reports and handover documents

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering
• 3 to 7 years of RAN experience with at least one major vendor (Ericsson, Nokia or Huawei)
• Valid UAE driving licence and willingness to travel within the GCC and Africa
• English; Arabic or French is a plus

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of 5G NR (NSA and SA) and LTE parameters, features and KPIs
• Drive test tools such as TEMS, Nemo or Genex Probe, and planning tools such as Atoll or Planet
• Strong plus: Open RAN (O-RU, O-DU), Viettel equipment, vendor certifications and UAE operator site experience

What we offer

• Projects on live operator, government and enterprise networks
• Multi-vendor exposure and AI agents integrated into daily work
• Competitive package based on experience, UAE employment visa and medical insurance
• Office in TECOM, Dubai, with a small senior team and direct access to the CEO

Candidates apply by sending their CV and a brief note on the most relevant project they have built or closed; the process includes CV review, a role interview, a technical or case task and a final interview with the CEO.