Digital Antenna Systems Engineer

DASI; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DASI is seeking an RF Manager to lead the RF Department for Public Safety DAS (ERCES/BDA) and Cellular DAS from design through AHJ acceptance.

This hands‑on technical leadership role oversees design quality, code compliance, and system performance across multiple DAS projects, including engagement with AHJs and carriers.

Qualifications

• iBwave Level 3 certification with expert‑level proficiency.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Advanced RF theory: propagation, link budgets, antenna theory, interference, and performance metrics.
• Deep knowledge of Public Safety DAS/ERCES code requirements (NFPA, IFC) and AHJ experience.
• 5+ years in in-building wireless (DAS/ERCES/BDA) including leading designers or field teams.
• Hands-on experience with PCTEL (or equivalent) walk testing, grid testing, sweep and PIM testing, and RF test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the RF team: iBwave designers, PCTEL walk/grid testers, and performance/commissioning engineers.
• Review and approve iBwave designs for Public Safety (ERCES/BDA) and cellular DAS before submittal to AHJs, carriers, and clients.
• Serve as technical lead for AHJ coordination — code interpretation, plan reviews, and resolution of comments through final acceptance.
• Ensure designs meet code‑required signal levels, survivability, and battery backup requirements, and carrier KPIs on cellular systems.
• Oversee grid, sweep, and PIM testing, commissioning, and acceptance testing; drive troubleshooting and optimization when systems miss thresholds.
• Set and maintain design standards, documentation, as‑builts, and permit packages; translate code changes into updated standards.
• Support sales engineering with conceptual designs, BOMs, and technical scope for proposals.

Skills

iBwave Level 3 certification

NICET Design Certification

Advanced RF theory

Public Safety DAS/ERCES code knowledge

5+ years in in-building wireless

PCTEL walk testing

Construction drawings interpretation

Tools

PCTEL test equipment

Job description

DAS RF Engineer — Public Safety & Cellular DAS

Full-Time | On-Site / Field | $120,000–$155,000 (commensurate with experience)

About the Role

We’re hiring an RF Manager to lead our RF Department — a team of iBwave designers, PCTEL walk testers, and system performance engineers and commissioners — delivering Public Safety DAS (ERCES/BDA) and Cellular DAS from design through AHJ and carrier acceptance.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role. You’ll own design quality, code compliance, and system performance on every project, and you’ll be the authority your team and our AHJs rely on.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage the RF team: iBwave designers, PCTEL walk/grid testers, and performance/commissioning engineers.
• Review and approve iBwave designs for Public Safety (ERCES/BDA) and cellular DAS before submittal to AHJs, carriers, and clients.
• Serve as technical lead for AHJ coordination — code interpretation (NFPA 72/1221, IFC, state/local amendments), plan review submittals, and resolution of comments through final acceptance.
• Ensure designs meet code‑required signal levels, survivability, and battery backup requirements, and carrier KPIs (RSRP, SINR, throughput) on cellular systems.
• Oversee grid, sweep, and PIM testing, commissioning, and acceptance testing; drive troubleshooting and optimization when systems miss thresholds.
• Set and maintain design standards, documentation, as‑builts, and permit packages; translate code changes into updated standards.
• Support sales engineering with conceptual designs, BOMs, and technical scope for proposals.

Must-Haves

• iBwave Level 3 certification with expert‑level proficiency — you’ll be reviewing and approving your team’s designs.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Advanced RF theory: propagation, link budgets, antenna theory, interference, and performance metrics.
• Deep knowledge of Public Safety DAS/ERCES code requirements (NFPA, IFC) and direct AHJ/fire marshal experience through permitting and acceptance.
• 5+ years in in‑building wireless (DAS/ERCES/BDA), including leading designers or field teams.
• Hands‑on experience with PCTEL (or equivalent) walk testing, grid testing, sweep and PIM testing, and RF test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Nice-to-Haves

• GROL License
• Design experience on DAS platforms from ADRF, Comba, Corning, JMA, SOLiD, Andrew, or similar; BDA manufacturer certifications.
• Carrier small cell and neutral‑host / multi‑carrier deployment experience.
• Familiarity with FCC licensing and carrier design submission platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)