Ericsson invites qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Solution Architect (RAN) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead end-to-end technical delivery of Radio Access Network (RAN) projects at one of the world's leading telecommunications companies.
Job Details
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Organization: Ericsson
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Position: Solution Architect (RAN)
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Job ID: 789465
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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Application Method: Online (Ericsson Careers Portal)
About Ericsson
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences, we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Overview
Lead end-to-end technical delivery of RAN projects at Ericsson, covering solution design, implementation, optimization, acceptance, and customer engagement. Strong expertise in 4G/LTE is required; 5G knowledge is a plus. Deep Ericsson product knowledge is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead RAN project delivery from design through deployment, optimization, and customer handover.
- Define and validate RAN solutions aligned with customer requirements, Ericsson standards, and network strategy.
- Manage design activities including coverage, capacity, parameter planning, and feature implementation.
- Drive tuning and optimization to improve coverage, quality, capacity, and user experience.
- Lead acceptance activities — test planning, KPI definition, issue resolution, and customer sign-off.
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customers and senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate across project managers, RF engineers, delivery teams, and subcontractors.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and deviations.
- Ensure compliance with Ericsson processes, governance models, quality, and security standards.
- Lead design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and executive steering meetings.
- Translate technical topics into clear business impacts and recommendations for senior management.
- Support presales, bid, and solution validation activities when needed.
- Maintain documentation, acceptance evidence, and handover material.
- Coach RAN engineers and promote knowledge sharing across delivery teams.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's in Telecommunications, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Extensive experience in RAN architecture, design, deployment, optimization, and acceptance.
- Strong practical knowledge of 4G/LTE; 5G NR knowledge is an advantage.
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Mandatory: Proven expertise in Ericsson RAN systems, products, tools, and delivery processes.
- Experience leading RAN projects in customer-facing environments.
- Proficient in RAN KPIs, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Strong grasp of project governance, risk management, and process compliance.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make decisions under pressure.
- Open to travel and international/multicultural project environments.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online through the Ericsson Careers Portal:
👉 Apply Here
Job Summary Table
| Position Title |
Job ID |
Location |
Experience |
Key Skills |
| Solution Architect (RAN) |
789465 |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Extensive RAN experience |
4G/LTE, 5G NR, Ericsson RAN systems |
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