MW RF Engineer/Technician

YRH; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YRH in Vancouver is seeking an Electrical/Telecommunications RF Engineer for a hybrid role. You will design MW point-to-point links, create installation instructions, and supervise on-site MW deployments, ensuring performance and safety standards.

The job requires 3–6 years in RF, an electrical engineering degree, knowledge of Pathloss and measurement tools, and strong client communication. Expect travel within Metro Vancouver and broader BC/AB as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Electrical technologist or engineering degree from an accredited institution.
• Member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC asset considered.
• 3 to 6 years RF domain experience.
• Knowledge of legacy and modern MW equipment (TDM, high-powered equipment, indoor installations).
• Knowledge of RF lab and field installation/troubleshooting equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, RF Generator, VNA, RF Power Meter).
• Experience in MW design and deployment issues.

Responsibilities

• Design MW point-to-point links using Pathloss 5.1/6.
• Create MW installation instructions per industry best practices.
• On-site validation and supervision of MW installations.
• Troubleshoot MW links and networks.
• MW waveguide transmission line sweeps measurements.
• Execute test cases in customer MW lab.
• MW test results analysis and troubleshooting.
• Communicate with client, partners, and equipment vendors.
• Requirements definition and network analysis.
• Simulations using InfoVista Planet, IBWave, Ekahau including propagation models and 4G/5G parameters.
• Design passive/active DAS, small/micro/pico cells.
• Link budgets, coverage and capacity planning for LTE/5G/Wi‑Fi.
• Design private cellular networks for Industry 4.0 and critical infrastructure.
• Create BOM, CAPEX/OPEX estimates for networks.
• Draft specifications and performance estimates.
• Selection and design of RF transmission sites.
• Develop interconnection specifications.
• Follow-up of network expertise and optimization.
• Quality of service audits for DAS and small cell installations.
• Cellular coverage and performance measurements - walk-test & drive-test.

Skills

MW design

Pathloss

On-site validation

Troubleshooting

RF measurements

Lab testing

Client communication

Requirements definition

Network analysis

Propagation modeling

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Bachelor's or technical degree

Tools

InfoVista Planet

IBWave

Ekahau

Pathloss

Job description

Work location: Hybrid – Vancouver

Job type: Permanent

Required education: Bachelor's or technical degree

Required specialty: Electrical engineering, telecommunications

Experience: 3–6 years

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or of the Customer's Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Design of MW point-to-point links using Pathloss 5.1/6;
• Creating MW installation instructions based on industry best practices;
• On site validation and supervision of MW installations;
• Troubleshooting issues on MW links and networks;;
• MW Waveguide transmission line sweeps measurements
• Executing test cases in customer MW lab;
• MW Test results analysis and troubleshooting;
• Communicating with client, partners, and equipment vendor;
• Requirements definition and network analysis.

Secondary responsibilities

• Simulations using modeling tools such as: InfoVista Planet, IBWave, Ekahau including defining propagation models, 4G/5G frame structure and simulation parameters;
• Design of passive and active DAS systems, small cell, micro cell, pico cell;
• Link budgets, coverage and capacity planning of LTE, 5G-NR, and Wi-Fi networks;
• Design of cellular networks using LTE, LTE+, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi technologies;
• Design of private cellular networks for Industry 4.0 and critical infrastructure operators such as Manufacturers and processors of critical materials, mines, commercial and passenger rail, and electric utilities;
• Creating BOM and CAPEX and OPEX estimates for cellular and Wi-Fi networks;
• Drafting of functional and technical specifications and requirements;
• Drafting of specifications and performance estimates;
• Selection and design of RF transmission sites ;
• Development of interconnection specifications;
• Follow-up of network expertise and optimization ;
• Quality of service audit for DAS and small cell installations;
• Cellular coverage and performance measurements - walk-test & drive-test.

PROFILE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical technologist or engineering degree from an accredited institution;
• Member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC considered an asset;
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in the RF domain;
• Knowledge of legacy and modern MW equipment including but not limited to the following configurations:
• TDM equipment
• Long-haul, high-powered equipment
• All indoor installations
• Frequency Diversity, Quad Diversity
• Space diversity, split Tx
• ACM
• Knowledge of common MW lab and field installation and troubleshooting equipment:
• Spectrum Analyzer
• RF Generator
• Vector Network Analyser (VNA)
• RF Power Meter
• BER test set
• Experience in MW design;
• Knowledge of MW deployment issues and troubleshooting;
• Knowledge and experience in the BC market (operators and infrastructure present);
• Knowledge of MW service deployment issues;
• Good communication skills, written and oral (French spoken an asset);
• Planning, design, coordination and project management;
• Autonomous, responsible, and self-motivated;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Anticipate travel within Metro Vancouver and greater BC and Alberta.

NOWLEDGE CONSIDERED AN ASSET BUT NOT REQUIRED

• LMR systems
• PTMP LTE
• FTTH fiber
• Cellular network knowledge in technologies LTE, LTE+, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi;
• Working knowledge of modelling tools such as: InfoVista Planet, Ekahau, Pathloss 5.1/6, IBWave (IBWave level 2 certification an asset);
• Participation in telecom projects such as cellular network and DAS design projects;
• Knowledge of interference issues, Safety Code 6, MW interconnection and/or fiber optic;