RF Designer (Entry Level)- AZ

Communication Technology Services (CTS); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Communication Technology Services (CTS) in Arizona seeks an Entry Level RF Designer onsite at our Design Center in Phoenix. The role focuses on DAS design using iBwave, 3D modeling, and BOM generation, with training onsite for 4-6 weeks and second shift hours 2pm-11pm.

You will work with central engineering, learn RF concepts, and produce client-facing documents. This is an early career opportunity to gain hands-on experience in in-building wireless, with exposure to latest products and OEM

Qualifications

• Entry level RF Designer position; strong interest in RF design and DAS.
• Ability to learn RF concepts, frequency bands, and network architectures.
• Willingness to work on site in Phoenix and adapt to project demands.

Responsibilities

• Layout DAS designs in iBwave.
• Follow direction of Central Engineering Lead.
• Produce accurate BOMs from design effort.
• Produce fiber and rack diagrams in Visio.
• Run propagation models and export design reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

RF concepts

Tools

iBwave

Visio

BOM generation

Job description

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is a nationwide leader in the Design, Engineering & Installation of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). We work on high profile, cutting edge projects nationwide. We are seeking an Entry Level RF Designer ONSITE for our Arizona Design Center Office. Hours are 2pm - 11pm , Monday thru Friday. Training will be onsite for 4-6 weeks. Hours for training may vary 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm, 10am-7pm.
The RF Designer position call for high energy, dedication, attention to detail, timeliness, team work, positive attitude, adaptability, self-motivation, reliable, and the willingness/ability to learn new technical concepts.

• Gain the opportunity to work between the design & construction phase of a project.
• Creation of documents that are client facing, detail oriented and impact the success of the company in a direct way.
• Impact the bottom line by developing and using a knowledge base to select most efficient solutions through application-based engineering approaches.
• Learn fundamentals of in-building wireless design and work with Design Center to validate engineering approaches, always looking to improve efficiency by either cost or performance increases.
• Develop relationships with management level employees of CTS, sales and engineering relationships with OEM partners.
• Be exposed to the latest and greatest technology in the in-building wireless industry on a daily basis, often receive detailed information on new products before they are officially released to the public.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Layout DAS designs in iBwave

Responsible for:

• Follow direction of Central Engineering Lead.
• Able to work at a PC for extended hours.
• Understand frequency band, protocols and the terms used to quantify signal strength, quality, and transmitting base stations.
• Understand all Repeater and DAS OEM equipment and their architectures.
• Learn RF Math and how it applies to the design.
• Set up 3D modeling in iBwave.
• Layout thorough and clean DAS designs.
• Produce accurate BOMs from design effort.
• Produce fiber and rack diagrams in Visio.
• Run propagation models in iBwave.
• Export and consolidate designs, plots, and any other design reports required.

Pay Scale is $19-$24hr based upon experience