Senior Wireless Solutions Architect

AECOM Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Technology & Security Consultant to work with customers seeking wireless solutions and to take projects from initial survey to final implementation and testing. The candidate will be responsible for site surveys, iBwave design, RF data collection, system testing, and troubleshooting while working with the wireless team.

Essential Job Functions include design, surveys, testing and data analysis to ensure robust wireless solutions across environments.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• iBwave Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
• Valid US Driver’s license.
• Ability to climb fixed ladders that equal or exceed 24 ft and sometimes work in dusty spaces.

Responsibilities

• Complete site surveys to determine coverage and building requirements, identifying factors affecting design and installation.
• Design wireless systems using iBwave software based on customer needs and survey information.
• Draft customer design proposals describing recommended coverage solutions suited to environmental and customer requirements.
• Conduct pre-construction walks to verify design and update as needed.
• Commission and test new systems, performing RF data collection using scanners and test equipment.
• Test fiber cable using fiber test equipment according to established procedures.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot RF systems, and provide recommendations for identified issues.
• Inspect wireless systems for physical issues and analyze active and passive components including transmitters, amplifiers, splitters, connectors, and cables.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of RF principles, antenna theory, communication theory (CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS, LTE), and experience with wireless OEM equipment and RF engineering analysis tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

RF principles

Antenna theory

Wireless testing tools

Communication theory

Education

BA/BS + 8 years

Tools

iBwave certification

Job description

AECOM is hiring a Technology & Security Consultant to work with customers seeking wireless solutions and to take projects from initial survey to final implementation and testing. The candidate will be responsible for site surveys, iBwave design, RF data collection, system testing, and troubleshooting while working with the wireless team.

Essential Job Functions include design, surveys, testing and data analysis to ensure robust wireless solutions across environments.