Performance Engineer- DAS

Computech Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Computech Ltd is seeking a Senior DAS Performance Engineer located in New York City. The role includes deploying and optimizing wireless DAS networks while mentoring junior engineers.

The position requires strong knowledge of radio technologies, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and at least five years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess excellent troubleshooting skills and be comfortable with RF test equipment.

The position may involve traveling to project locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wireless network optimization.
• Ability to travel when needed for work assignments.
• Experience with performance data management and drive test tools.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize DAS networks for performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead medium to large projects.
• Conduct RF tests and analyze data for performance improvements.

Skills

Wireless outdoor and indoor DAS networks optimization

Understanding of radio wave propagation theory

Knowledge of RF technologies (GSM, LTE, etc.)

Experience with RF test equipment

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

JDSU/HP Agilent Drive Test tool

Gladiator

iBwave

Job description

Computech Ltd is a privately held technology consulting company with offices in Chicago, Illinois. Since 1990, Computech has served Chicago as a premier provider of technical resources to more than 40 mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies.

Job Description

Position: Senior DAS Performance Engineer

Location: New York City

Duration: Long Term Contract or Full-Time

Required Skills:

• Possess a willingness to travel
• Possess in-depth experience with deploying and optimizing wireless outdoor and indoor DAS networks (passive and active distribution)
• Understand radio wave propagation theory
• Understand differentiators between CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, GPRS, TDMA, iDEN, LTE, WiFi, WiMax and other protocols
• Possess extensive knowledge of radio planning, optimization and technologies (2G-4G+)
• Willingness to travel when needed
• Demonstrated experience on a minimum of two indoor active DAS platforms such as TE/Tyco, Corning/Mobile Access, SOLiD, Commscope/Andrews. Vendor certification preferred.
• A working experience on at least two RF technologies - GSM/UMTS/CDMA/EVDO/LTE
• Worked on one or more industry acceptable performance data management tools, drive test tools and other optimization tools.
• Ideally to be proficient with JDSU/HP Agilent Drive Test tool suite (E6474A), Gladiator, and iBwave.
• Demonstrated ability to develop training sessions, mentor junior engineers and take a lead role on medium to large projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of common RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, and signal generators
• Understanding of equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators
• Understanding of Frequency, Control Channel BCC planning and/or PN planning
• Understanding of Indoor and Outdoor RF system design and propagation modeling
• Understanding of Link budgets as it relates to systems dimensioning and performance
• Understanding of Co-channel and adjacent channel interference testing and analysis
• Ability to interpret both electrical and mechanical blueprints

Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and five + years experience. Possess a working knowledge of radio frequency propagation.

Additional Information

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