Develop, calibrate, and validate RF propagation models for Wi‑Fi, 5G NR, and NTN. Perform propagation studies, coverage and capacity planning, build simulation environments, conduct field surveys, create coverage heatmaps, and develop automation tools. Collaborate with RF design and systems teams to optimize network throughput and performance.
We are seeking an experienced RF engineer to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on wireless communication systems. As an RF Propagation and Modeling Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing and validating RF propagation models, ensuring optimal coverage and capacity for our clients. This role provides an excellent platform to work with diverse engineering teams and stay at the forefront of wireless technology advancements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and calibrate RF propagation models for Wi-Fi, 5G NR, and NTN bands.
- Conduct propagation studies, evaluating path loss, fading, and atmospheric effects.
- Generate wireless coverage predictions and heatmaps for various scenarios.
- Analyze RF coverage and perform capacity planning for industrial and mission-critical systems.
- Model and optimize end-to-end throughput performance under different RF conditions.
- Design wireless networks to meet coverage, capacity, and throughput objectives.
- Build and maintain simulation environments for propagation analysis.
- Conduct field surveys and validate propagation models with measurement data.
- Develop automation tools for RF analysis and data visualization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including RF design and systems engineering.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Telecom/Wireless Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
- 5+ years of experience in RF engineering, propagation modeling, or wireless network planning.
- Expertise in electromagnetic wave propagation, RF fundamentals, and antenna theory.
- Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for programming and analytics tasks.
- Experience with Wi-Fi, 5G NR, NTN, and mission-critical wireless technologies.
- Knowledge of RF planning tools and GIS mapping systems is an asset.
- Familiarity with geospatial analysis, digital terrain modeling, and LiDAR-based propagation analysis techniques.
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex RF data.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation abilities.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer-facing roles.
Similar Jobs at Nokia - Oracle TEST
Information Technology
Design, develop, and validate RF propagation models for Wi‑Fi, 5G NR, and NTN. Perform coverage and capacity analysis, generate heatmaps, run simulations, conduct field surveys, and build automation tools to support network planning and optimization across industrial and mission‑critical systems.
Top Skills:
5G NrDigital Terrain ModelingGeospatial AnalysisGis Mapping SystemsLidarMatlabNtnPythonRf Planning ToolsWi-Fi
Information Technology
Three-month hybrid co-op developing clean, scalable, testable software at Nokia’s Ann Arbor team. Responsibilities include coding with LLM tools, participating in code reviews and architecture discussions, triaging and fixing defects, and supporting team growth. Candidates should understand Linux development and basic networking. Frontend applicants may use JavaScript and React, while backend or test applicants may use compiled and scripting languages, with Python, Rust, or C preferred.
Top Skills:
CClaude CodeCodexCss-In-JsCursorEmotionJavaScriptLinuxPythonReactRust
Information Technology
Drive strategic planning, operating-model design, governance, and cross-functional execution across IP Networks. Translate objectives into measurable plans, establish KPIs and OKRs, manage dependencies and risks, improve operational efficiency, and build dashboards and reporting mechanisms. Lead AI-enabled workflow automation and partner with Product, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to improve productivity, transparency, scalability, and data-driven decision-making.
Top Skills:
AIDashboardsKpisOkrsWorkflow Automation
What you need to know about the Charlotte Tech Scene
Ranked among the hottest tech cities in 2024 by CompTIA, Charlotte is quickly cementing its place as a major U.S. tech hub. Home to more than 90,000 tech workers, the city’s ecosystem is primed for continued growth, fueled by billions in annual funding from heavyweights like Microsoft and RevTech Labs, which has created thousands of fintech jobs and made the city a go-to for tech pros looking for their next big opportunity.
Key Facts About Charlotte Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 90,859; 6.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lowe’s, Bank of America, TIAA, Microsoft, Honeywell
- Key Industries: Fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, e-commerce
- Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (CED)
- Notable Investors: Microsoft, Google, Falfurrias Management Partners, RevTech Labs Foundation
- Research Centers and Universities: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Northeastern University, North Carolina Research Campus
