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Ran System Engineer

Italy, Milano · Job Posted January 21, 2026
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the definition and evolution Mobile Access Architecture design and engineering in accordance with the Architecture Blueprint
  • Responsible for the access design of Access Network and related interconnections with the Core Network
  • Design of RAN Access network, with special focus on logical connectivity, security and synchronisation of the RAN base stations
  • Management of technical acceptance of the Radio HW and SW, with special focus on RAN transport and transmission capabilities
  • Definition of the RAN KPIs and of the related performance targets
  • Analysis and troubleshooting of the Mobile Access performance issues and design of the related improvement guidelines, with special focus on interworking with transport and core network
  • Support definition of Access network HLD/LLD for specific MPN solutions
  • Provide high level design (HLD) of the Access Networks
  • Define the reference RAN configurations with special focus on RAN transport capabilities and SW functionalities
  • Support process definition for the delivery of customised solution in collaboration with VBPS and ND
  • Define MPN specific Radio Transport configurations for the Vodafone RAN suppliers
  • Define the optimal design and parameterisation to maximise access network performance, in collaboration with ND and Transport teams
  • Manage technical acceptance and life cycle of the RAN configuration and related SW functionalities, including the correct interworking with MPN/market specific core/TX design

Requirements

  • Knowledge of radio access technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G)
  • Deep knowledge of networking techniques, with main reference to IP
  • Deep knowledge of synchronisation technologies and transport security (IPSec, Macsec)
  • Knowledge of radio equipment and sw functionalities and parameter
  • Knowledge of 3GPP protocols
  • Management of complex customised solutions
  • Good awareness of wider technology aspects in telecommunications and ICT
  • Deep IP networking expertise
  • Very good knowledge of 3GPP Radio Protocols and mobility procedure
  • Inter-functional relationships
  • Ability to meet the deadline and project definitions, supported by good decision making skills
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