HEADS UP: Engineer-RF - IV

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company seeks a Senior In-Building RF/DAS Engineer for a long-term contract based in Irving, TX. The role focuses on national in-building strategy, DAS deployments across LTE, 5G NR, Wi‑Fi, and multi-operator networks, with review of RF/DAS designs and coordination of large programs.

The position blends advanced RF engineering with program management, requiring leadership across regional teams and external vendors to enable rollout of cellular, Wi‑Fi, and MoCN

Qualifications

• 7+ years of In-Building RF design and optimization experience.
• 3+ years of technical project/program management experience.
• Strong experience designing and reviewing DAS systems for enterprise buildings and large venues.
• Strong LTE and 5G NR RF design experience.
• iBwave Level 3 certification; recently expired certification may be considered.
• Experience reviewing and approving in-building RF/DAS designs against established engineering standards.
• Strong understanding of RF coverage, capacity, antenna selection, and radio solutions.
• Experience working with DAS OEMs and external engineering vendors.

Responsibilities

• 35% In-Building RF & DAS Design Reviews.
• 20% LTE/5G NR Performance & KPI Analysis.
• 15% Wi-Fi / MoCN / Venue Network Strategy.
• 15% Technical Program & Vendor Management.
• 15% RF Strategy, Automation & Engineering Standards.
• 45% Hands-On RF Engineering, Design Review & Analysis.
• 25% Technical Project/Program Management.
• 30% Vendor, Regional Team & Stakeholder Collaboration.

Skills

In-Building RF design

DAS design

LTE/5G NR RF design

RF KPIs analysis

Project management

iBwave L3

RAN equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

VPT

xLPT

Atoll

Job description

Senior In-Building RF/DAS Engineer | Contract | Multiple Locations within USA

We are hiring a Senior In-Building RF/DAS Engineer for a contract opportunity based in Irving, TX with a hybrid work schedule. This position will support a national In-Building Strategy & PMO organization responsible for complex in-building and venue DAS deployments across LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, and multi-operator networks. The engineer will review and approve RF/DAS designs, analyze network performance, develop design strategies, and coordinate large-scale technical programs across regional engineering teams and external vendors.

This is a great opportunity for a senior RF professional who wants to move beyond individual market design and work on national-level in-building strategy and standards. The role combines advanced RF engineering with technical project management, giving you the opportunity to influence DAS design strategy across major venues and enterprise buildings, work with leading RAN and DAS OEM technologies, and support the commercialization and rollout of new cellular, Wi-Fi, and MoCN solutions.

Contract Duration: Long-Term Contract

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of In-Building RF design and optimization experience
• 3+ years of technical project/program management experience
• Strong experience designing and reviewing DAS systems for enterprise buildings and large venues
• Strong LTE and 5G NR RF design experience
• iBwave Level 3 certification; recently expired certification may be considered
• Experience reviewing and approving in-building RF/DAS designs against established engineering standards
• Strong understanding of RF coverage, capacity, antenna selection, and radio solutions
• Experience analyzing network performance and RF KPIs to identify coverage/capacity issues and recommend design improvements
• Familiarity with Ericsson and Samsung RAN equipment
• Experience working with DAS OEMs and external engineering vendors
• Strong technical project management experience supporting complex, multi-site deployments
• Ability to develop and present technical analysis, recommendations, and program updates to engineering and senior management teams
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Advanced Atoll experience, including RF prediction models
• Experience with Wi-Fi offload for venues and enterprise buildings
• Experience with MoCN and multi-operator network solutions
• Experience with network performance tools such as VPT and xLPT
• Strong data analysis, automated reporting, and data-processing skills
• Experience developing RF design standards, engineering guidelines, and strategy documentation
• Experience supporting budgeting and capital/operational efficiency initiatives
• Experience with generative AI and automation tools to improve engineering workflows
• Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 35% In-Building RF & DAS Design Reviews
• 20% LTE/5G NR Performance & KPI Analysis
• 15% Wi-Fi / MoCN / Venue Network Strategy
• 15% Technical Program & Vendor Management
• 15% RF Strategy, Automation & Engineering Standards

Daily Responsibilities

• 45% Hands-On RF Engineering, Design Review & Analysis
• 25% Technical Project/Program Management
• 30% Vendor, Regional Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

Posted By: Ashley Hampton