Rf Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an RF Engineer IV to perform RF network design and optimization. The role requires expertise in UMTS protocol and a minimum of 5 years in RF design. Candidates should have strong knowledge of wireless technologies and be capable of analyzing network performance for improvement. Responsibilities include conducting link budget analysis and supporting zoning teams. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on telecommunications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of RF design experience.
• Experience with UMTS protocol and design.
• Strong understanding of RF network performance and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF network design and optimization activities.
• Conduct link budget analysis and traffic analysis.
• Support zoning teams as a subject matter expert.

Skills

RF Design

UMTS / LTE Experience

Wireless Knowledge

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

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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