Microwave Network Engineer- Job Stage5- ERCSJP00074598

Microwave Network Engineer

Rate Range: 60-65$/hr Incorp

Role Overview
The Microwave Network Engineer plans, designs, integrates, optimizes, and troubleshoots microwave transport networks using Ericsson MINI-LINK and Ceragon solutions. The role supports wireless backhaul deployment, modernization, capacity expansion, commissioning, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with customer standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.
Core Responsibilities
Microwave Planning and Engineering

• Plan end-to-end microwave networks for new sites, expansions, and modernization programs.
• Assess traffic growth, capacity use, and performance trends to recommend upgrades and network improvements.
• Complete line-of-sight (LOS) studies, path feasibility reviews, tie-in selection, and microwave qualification.
• Define transport planning requirements and recommend optimal backhaul solutions across microwave, fiber, and IP technologies.
• Plan hardware and software upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.

Microwave Solution Design

• Produce detailed microwave designs using Pathloss and other industry-standard tools.
• Complete frequency planning and interference analysis.
• Prepare Engineering Design Documents (EDD), Bills of Materials (BoM), Transport Engineering Documents (TED) or CWO/IWO/PWO Work orders, DCN plans, scripts, and implementation packages.
• Develop connectivity plans and complete design documentation for Ericsson and Ceragon solutions.
• Review and validate construction drawings and vendor deliverables.
• Integration and Commissioning Support
  • Integrate Ericsson MINI-LINK and Ceragon microwave nodes with network management systems.
  • Prepare and execute configuration scripts for node deployments and upgrades.
  • Support ENM integration, LLDP configuration, QoS implementation, licensing, and network onboarding.
  • Provide remote deployment and commissioning support to field teams, Network Integration Centers (NIC), and operations teams.
  Operations and Troubleshooting
  • Resolve microwave link performance issues, alarms, connectivity failures, and capacity constraints.
  • Diagnose radio, Ethernet, IP routing, synchronization, QoS, and management network issues.
  • Analyze performance, conduct root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support customer escalations and routine maintenance.
  • Validate network services after implementations and upgrades.
  Regulatory Compliance
  • Coordinate frequency assignments and regulatory licensing.
  • Support ISED/FCC filings, frequency coordination submissions, and licensing records.
  • Maintain compliance with customer engineering standards and industry best practices.
  • MICS
  Required Technical Expertise
  Ericsson Microwave Platforms
  • Ericsson MINI-LINK 6000 family
  • MINI-LINK 6352
  • MINI-LINK 6600
  • MINI-LINK TN
  • ENM (Ericsson Network Manager)
  • Microwave network design and integration
  • Microwave performance management and optimization
  Ceragon Microwave Platforms
  • Ceragon IP-10/IP-10G
  • Ceragon IP-20 family
  • Ceragon network management
  • XPIC and MIMO technologies
  • QoS configuration and troubleshooting
  • Capacity planning and network optimization
  Transport and IP Networking
  • Microwave backhaul networks
  • IP/MPLS networking
  • Ethernet transport
  • QoS
  • VLANs
  • Routing and switching
  • DCN planning
  • Network synchronization
  • Capacity management
  Engineering Tools and Platforms
  • Pathloss
  • ENM
  • Frequency coordination tools
  • Network planning and performance management tools
  • Microsoft Office suite
  Required Qualifications
  Education Requirement
  • Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, electrical, or computer engineering, or a related technical field.
  Experience Requirements
  • At least five years of microwave transport network engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Ericsson and/or Ceragon microwave products.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, designing, integrating, and troubleshooting microwave transport networks.
  • Experience supporting Tier-1 telecom operators and large-scale wireless transport deployments.
  Preferred Credentials
  • Ericsson microwave certification
  • Ceragon technical certification
  • CCNA or CCNP
  • IP/MPLS or transport network certification
  Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to manage competing projects and priorities
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Clear communication and effective stakeholder management
  • Ability to work independently and across engineering teams
  • Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
  Performance Measures
  • Timely delivery of microwave designs and engineering packages
  • Successful microwave node integration and commissioning
  • Fewer network outages and recurring incidents
  • Better microwave capacity utilization and network performance
  • Adherence to customer and regulatory standards