RF Design Engineer

FES - Further Enterprise Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and software solutions provider in Philadelphia is seeking an RF Engineer IV responsible for RF network design, optimization, and performance improvement. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, particularly in UMTS/LTE, and a strong understanding of interference analysis and network performance metrics. Responsibilities include performing link budget analysis and supporting leasing/zoning teams. This role requires hands-on experience in fostering network improvements and ensuring data integrity across multiple operational tasks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform RF network design, planning and optimization activities.
• Conduct RF network performance improvement (KPIs) tasks.
• Analyze equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators.

Skills

RF Design

UMTS/LTE knowledge

Network performance improvement

Interference analysis

Link budget 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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