System Performance Engineer I

Communication Technology Services (CTS); Corona (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Holidays

Job summary

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is seeking a System Performance Engineer I for Southern California. This entry-level role focuses on field-based tasks, including commissioning and optimization of DAS and repeaters, data collection, and basic troubleshooting.

You will be paired with a senior engineer, travel up to 90% in the field, and rapidly learn RF concepts, systems, and standard testing equipment to support deployments across enterprise networks.

Qualifications

• Basic computing skills required.
• 1 year in wireless or related tech field.
• Willingness to travel regionally; 90% field work.

Responsibilities

• Repeater commissioning and optimization.
• DAS commissioning and optimization.
• Performing site surveys.
• BM and post-install data collection.
• Troubleshooting basic systems.
• Data packing according to standards.
• Weekly reports/updates.
• Learn RF math for DAS design/commissioning/optimization.

Skills

Basic computer skills

1 year wireless/tech field

Education

High school + 2 years technical

Working towards a degree

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

OTDRs

Power Meters

Job description

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is one of the largest integrators and managed service providers for enterprise cellular networks in the U.S., specializing in the design, installation and support of Distributed Antenna System (DAS), Small Cell, and 4G/5G Private Wireless Networks for Enterprise. We are seeking a System Performance Engineer to support our Southern California region. This position includes regional travel 90% IN THE FIELD.

System Performance Engineer I

System Performance Engineer I – is an entry level or junior position and generally in the process of being trained to take on the responsibilities of the job. This position will typically be put into a paired responsibility with a System Performance Engineer. On-site activity will include; Benchmark Data Collection. Post Deployment Data Collection, Commissioning Activity, and Basic Troubleshooting. There will be heavy emphasis on rapid learning and assessment of skills so that the individual can be sent off to remote locations and trusted to complete a project on their own.

Responsible For

• Repeater Commissioning and Optimization
• DAS Commissioning & Optimization
• Performing Site Surveys
• BM and Post Installation Data Collection
• Troubleshooting Basic Systems
• Data Packing according to existing standards
• Customer Service
• Weekly Reports/Updates
• Current understanding of DAS OEM Toplogies including but not limited to, Corning MobileAccess, Commscope, Solid, TE, Teko, Dali, Zinwave, ADRF, and CSI
• Learning all wireless technologies such as GSM, CDMA, EVDO, UMTS, LTE, WiFi
• Basic understanding of standard test equipment including, but not limited to, Spectrum Analyzers, OTDRs, VFL, Power Meters, Transmitters, Scanning Receivers
• Creation of rack elevations and fiber diagrams
• Performing pre-design CW Testing
• Setting up remote access and alarming for repeaters and DAS
• Keeping current with all WSP commissioning standards
• Learning all relevant RF math to enable a full understanding of DAS design, commissioning, and optimization
  

Experience

Requirements:

Basic Knowledge of Computers

1 year in a wireless or other technology related field.

Education

High school + 2 Years Technical or equivalent

Working towards a degree

Hourly rate $23 - 26 per hour commensurate with experience

This is full time position and we offer benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and 401(k).