Telecommunications Engineer (Radio & RF)

About the role

Tecore Telecom, a Syrian telecommunications company based in Damascus with a new office in Aleppo, is looking for a Telecommunications Engineer (Radio & RF). The engineer supports the design, deployment, integration, optimization and maintenance of mobile network infrastructure, focusing on Radio Access Network (RAN) activities such as site deployment, commissioning, RF planning and optimization, backhaul implementation and integration with core network elements. The role works closely with the Technical Director and operations teams on network expansion, modernization, site rollouts and performance improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support deployment, installation and commissioning of radio access network equipment at mobile network sites.
• Participate in planning, implementation and integration of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G network elements.
• Coordinate site deployment with field engineers, subcontractors, vendors and operators, and perform site acceptance, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Design, analyze and optimize RF coverage, capacity and network performance, including RF planning, link budget analysis and propagation studies.
• Monitor network KPIs and recommend optimization measures.
• Support microwave and fiber backhaul deployment, commissioning and performance verification, and assist with frequency planning, parameter optimization and interference analysis.
• Perform drive test analysis and support corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, deployment documentation and network performance analyses.
• Assist with network modernization, site relocation, expansion and upgrade projects, and ensure compliance with operator standards and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support to field teams and help troubleshoot radio, transmission and integration issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications networks.
• Experience with mobile network deployment, RAN implementation, RF engineering and network optimization.
• Previous experience with Syriatel and/or MTN Syria is an advantage; experience with Ericsson and Nokia vendors is also an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of GSM, UMTS, LTE and 5G technologies and of RAN and RF engineering principles.
• RF planning, coverage optimization and capacity management.
• Knowledge of site deployment, commissioning, integration, microwave and fiber backhaul, and transmission networks.
• Use of RF planning and optimization tools such as Atoll, Planet, TEMS, Actix or MapInfo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Career development

• The position reports to the Technical Director.
• Growth opportunities into Senior RF Engineer, Radio Network Optimization Manager, RAN Deployment Manager, Technical Project Manager, Transmission & Integration Manager, Network Planning Manager, Head of Radio Networks and Technical Director.