RF Engineering Lead

Samsung; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America seeks an experienced Regional RF Engineer Lead to analyze, design, and optimize wireless networks across multiple field teams. You will oversee RF activities, perform link budgets, and plan coverage and capacity while coordinating with managers and customers.

The role requires deep RF knowledge, experience with 5G/LTE technologies, and hands-on use of industry tools. You will mentor engineers and lead key optimization projects to ensure performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 8+ years' work experience in wireless industry preferred.
• Strong RF fundamentals and data network knowledge.
• Experience with CDMA/EVDO, 5G and LTE/VoLTE technologies.
• Proficiency with RF tools for model calibration and spectrum planning.
• Programming experience: Python, Excel Macros.
• Experience with base station equipment (Samsung, Alcatel Lucent).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, implement, and optimize wireless networks.
• Oversee RF engineering activities across field teams.
• Perform link budgets, coverage and capacity planning.
• Coordinate with project managers and customers.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.
• Communicate budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify capacity issues and drive site modifications.
• Collaborate with Site Development for new cells.
• Present ideas clearly in writing and speech.

Skills

RF fundamentals

5G LTE

CDMA/EVDO

Propagation tools

Python

Drive test analysis

Team leadership

Excel Macros

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS Degree a plus

Tools

Planet

Tornado

Wizard

Odyssey

dB Planner

Job description

Position Summary

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States.

For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact.

To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Role and Responsibilities

The Regional RF Engineer Lead is responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of wireless telecommunications networks. This position will be responsible for overseeing RF engineering daily activities across multiple field teams.

Responsibilities include link budgets analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation and zoning support, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization.

The individual will typically oversee and guide the work of other engineers on the team, manage the day-to-day operations of the projects, and interface with Project Managers, management as well as the customer.

The RF Engineer Lead / SME will answer technical questions as well as day to day operational questions. They are able to work independently with limited guidance to accomplish goals and objectives. They plan and execute their own work and provide guidance and/or training to others.

They adapt to changes in a dynamic business environment, drive management initiatives, and engage the team as a technical lead. They exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and results. They act as an advisor to other team members to meet schedules and resolve technical problems.

They are able to present ideas, technical and non-technical, in a logical, compelling manner in a written format and verbally in both small and large group settings and complete other relevant tasks that may be assigned from time to time, as needed.

Carry out optimization techniques (proper antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, neighbor list analysis, etc.) for optimal site/cluster performance.

Identify RF capacity and coverage issues in the network and initiate projects such as cell splits, sector-adds, carrier adds, site modifications and small cells to address them.

Creating search areas within their geographic area of responsibility.

Working with various Site Development teams on the acquisition of new cell sites and modification of existing sites.

Communicate RF team budget, milestones and deliverables to project management and implement plans to accomplish the milestones within budget, as required.

Maintain headcount over multiple field offices, & shift to manage workload.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; MS Degree a plus.
• 8+ years' work experience in the wireless industry preferred.
• Successful track record defining direction and providing specific instruction for engineering projects/programs leveraging personal knowledge and organizational skills to increase team efficiency, facil itate personal development and mentor colleagues.
• Demonstrated research and problem-solving skills via prior work experience.
• A solid understanding of RF fundamentals and data network protocols.
• Strong technical knowledge of CDMA/EVDO, 5G and LTE/Volte technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of at least two of the common industry propagation tools (Planet, Tornado, Wizard, Odyssey, dB Planner, etc.) for model calibration, drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning and interference matrix analysis, site database maintenance, etc.
• Experience with parameter optimization, testing, drive-data and peg count analysis is required.
• Must have a strong work ethic, integrity and work extremely well in a team environment.
• Must have an aptitude for creativity and innovation.
• Programming knowledge and experience a plus: Python, Excel Macros, Alteryx.
• Advanced working knowledge of Base Station Vendor equipment (Samsung, Alcatel Luce