RF ENGINEER - MODERNIZATION

FES - Further Enterprise Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Charlotte, NC is seeking an RF Engineer to manage modernization programs, validate engineer work products, and optimize GSM and UMTS networks. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of RF principles, experience with drive test units, and strong interpersonal skills. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and familiarity with UNIX, Oracle DB, and SQL programming. The company values a self-motivated team player committed to quality performance.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of RF propagation principles and cellular theory.
• Experience with various drive test units preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete modernization program tasks including work product validation.
• Recommend design compromises to reduce structural loading.
• Monitor and review radio network Key Performance Indicators.

Skills

RF propagation principles

Cellular theory

RF engineering tools

Drive test units

UNIX

Oracle DB

Excel macros

SQL programming

MapInfo

Interpersonal skills

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

RF Engineering - complete Modernization program tasks such as review and validate work products from other engineers, recommend/validate design compromises when needed to reduce structural loading, review and analysis of site performance statistics following cut over, antenna sweep reviews, construction close out package reviews. Uses solid RF Engineering principles and planning tools to maximize coverage, capacity, and performance of GSM and UMTS radio network. Implementation of new features and network parameter optimization. Routine monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Work with other engineers and operations to address discovered issues.

Database maintenance.

Ability to collect and review TEMS drive data.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Skills / Competencies:

• Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory.
• Experience with various drive test units.
• Previous experience with FCC and FAA filings and zoning meetings are preferable.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills. UNIX, Oracle DB, Excel macros and SQL programming a plus.
• Moderate MapInfo skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.