RF design engineer

FES - Further Enterprise Solutions; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FES - Further Enterprise Solutions is seeking an RF Engineer IV to lead RF network design, planning, and optimization. The role involves extensive knowledge of UMTS and LTE protocols to improve network performance and coverage. Candidates must have at least 5 years of design experience and strong wireless knowledge. This position will be based in Baltimore, Maryland and offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions in the telecommunications sector.

Responsibilities include conducting site surveys, performing link budget analysis, and ensuring data integrity. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of design experience.
• Strong wireless knowledge required.
• Experience with UMTS/LTE design processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF network design, planning and optimization.
• Conduct link budget analysis and traffic analysis.
• Undertake network performance improvement tasks.

Skills

RF Design Engineering

UMTS/LTE experience

Network performance optimization

Budget analysis

Traffic analysis

Job description

FES- Further Enterprise Solutions a leading provider of engineering services, turnkey solutions, and software solutions, Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has rapidly grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions to leading telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices through the U.S. and Canada to ensure a rapid response and face to face contact with our clients and staff.

Job Description

The job requires sound knowledge of the occupation and requires exercising judgment in performing tasks. RF Engineer IV is responsible for linking budget analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity, initial system design and dimensioning, scoping, modernization support, frequency planning and interference analysis. The engineer should be able to undertake network performance improvement tasks. UMTS: The job requires sound knowledge of the occupation and requires exercising judgment in performing tasks. RF Engineer IV is Expert of UMTS protocol, UMTS design and optimization. The engineer should be able to undertake network performance improvement tasks. Main responsibilities include: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The area of responsibility will generally cover, several of the following activities - Perform RF network design, planning and optimization activities Perform link budget analysis, design criteria and traffic analysis Ensure data integrity of various morphology/topography databases and drive test data for model calibration Thorough understanding of RF ancillary equipment and function. Carry out area and site surveys to identify RF equipment location and antenna orientation Analyze equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators Perform inter-modulation analysis Perform site candidate evaluation Support leasing/zoning teams as subject matter expert at zoning hearings Verify RF related site engineering drawings Perform site build verification and acceptance Undertake network performance improvement (KPIs) and optimization tasks Undertake BSS parameter audits, suggest and fine tune parameters Implement new S/W or BSS parameters for overall network improvement Log data integrity check (drill-down cluster acceptance KPI) RAN parameter consistency check and feature implementation. Consult on IRAT implementation Review counter and system KPI report (e.g. CST, latency) Consult on change request, introduce/modify best practice, Undertake BSS parameter audits, suggest and fine tune parameters Implement new S/W or BSS parameters for overall network improvement RAN parameter translation, implementation of parameter change, consult on parameter setting, consult on RAN features OSS support OCNS implementation Familiarity with AISG functionality and interworking. Thorough understanding of pilot pollution analysis and parameter reconfiguration

Responsibilities:

• UMTS/LTE design for Technical Approval including coverage and KPI analysis
• Issue search ring documents and RFDS
• Scoping
• Assist with other market design tasks as needed

Qualifications

• RF Design Engineer with UMTS / LTE experience preferred
• Need at least 5 years of design experience
• Strong wireless knowledge is also required

Additional Information

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