Field Engineer

Mobile Communications America Inc•Timonium, MD

48d•Onsite

About The Position

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced DAS Field Engineer in Northern VA, DC, Central MD, to support our fast-growing IWS Mid-Atlantic division. MCA is building a team of people who share our values of service first, growth, teamwork, and safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. When you join our team, you join the MCA family! We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Education and Certification Incentives and much more.

Requirements

2 years of full-time experience in Public Safety and Wireless Service Provider DAS projects commissioning, Integration and Optimization.
Intermediate level expertise and troubleshooting skills on In-Building systems.
Intermediate level expertise in Field Engineer tools: Spectrum Analyzer, CW generator, PCTEL (or equivalent) data collection scanner, OTDR, Handset (UE) testing, Fluke cable tester.
Versed in mobile technology standards, propagation modeling, basic antenna theory, basic bi-directional amplifier (BDA) theory, link budgets, passive, and active Distributed Antenna System (DAS) design.
A valid driver’s license.
Able to obtain security clearances, pass background checks, and drug tests as required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as required.
Adherence to all safety rules and regulations as directed by OSHA, CE, and the job site customer.
Has the ability to participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call customer maintenance contract program.
Maintain a safe and neat work area and accurate inventory of tools and test equipment.
DAS OEM certifications, i.e., JMA, Comba, Fiplex, ADRF, CommScope, Corning, etc.
Typing skills.
Valued team player and works in parallel with peers and cross-functionally.
Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Participates and works well within cross-functional teams and customers.
Ability to provide training and guidance to junior engineers and co-ops.

Responsibilities

Conduct On-Site benchmark testing and post-processing.
Wireless Service Provider call testing and Public Safety radio testing.
Commissioning, Integration and Optimization of passive and active DAS installations.
Perform routine or annual Preventive Maintenance Inspections.
Troubleshot DAS alarms, customer complaints and signal level or quality issues.
Stay current in the knowledge and application of In-Building Solution product implementations and on various other types of new or emerging technologies.
System evaluation, reporting, and support of maintenance contract customers, including on-call rotation.
Coordinate with Wireless Carrier Providers, AHJs, customers, and other parties as necessary to complete responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
Complete routine work tickets and warranty paperwork in a timely fashion.
Participate in training for necessary technologies, policies, and methods of procedure.
Maintain a technical aptitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams.