In-Building RF / DAS Design Engineer

KGP Telecommunications•Blue Bell, PA

About The Position

Circet USA is seeking an In-Building RF / DAS Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and In-Building Wireless (IBW) solutions across a range of venue types, including stadiums, airports, hospitals, and commercial buildings. This role owns the technical design lifecycle from RF layout through link budget analysis, prediction modeling, and bill of materials development, and plays a hands-on role in field validation and RF optimization.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in RF engineering, DAS/IBW design, or in-building wireless network design
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Proficiency in iBwave Design software (RF layout, prediction modeling, BOM generation)
Working knowledge of link budget analysis, RF propagation principles, and multi-carrier/multi-band DAS architectures
Experience with CW testing, walk testing, and RF benchmarking tools
Demonstrated experience designing for large, complex venues (stadiums, airports, hospitals, or similar high-density environments)
Ability to read architectural and construction drawings (CAD/Bluebeam) to inform RF design
Experience with active DAS platforms (e.g., CommScope, JMA, Corning, SOLiD) and passive DAS components
Familiarity with public safety DAS (ERRCS) code requirements (NFPA/IFC)
Carrier RF approval experience (e.g., tier 1 telecom carriers in-building design review processes)
Experience supporting neutral host or multi-carrier venue deployments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving design issues at scale
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers

Nice To Haves

iBwave Design, AutoCAD/Bluebeam, CW testing equipment, spectrum analyzers, Microsoft Office/Excel

Responsibilities

Design DAS and IBW solutions for large and complex venues, including stadiums, airports, hospitals, and commercial buildings
Produce complete iBwave design packages, including RF layouts, link budgets, coverage/interference prediction plots, and bills of materials (BOMs)
Lead redesign and remediation efforts on existing multi-sector DAS deployments, identifying and resolving design and coverage issues to meet or exceed carrier RF performance standards (e.g., SINR, RSRP)
Perform CW testing, RF benchmarking, and post-deployment optimization to validate design performance against acceptance criteria
Collaborate with field engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure designs are constructible, code-compliant, and aligned with project timelines
Interface with carrier RF engineering teams to review, validate, and gain approval of design packages
Troubleshoot RF performance issues in the field and revise designs based on walk test and CW data
Maintain design documentation and version control across multi-phase projects
Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to: Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis