Private Wireless Network Engineer-TRAINING PROVIDED

Communication Technology Services•Phoenix, AZ

40d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is a leading integrator and managed service provider in the US, specializing in private LTE and private 5G networks. We design, deploy, and manage these networks for enterprise clients where wireless coverage, mobility, security, and control are paramount. We are seeking a motivated Private Wireless Network Engineer to join our growing team. This is a junior role with comprehensive training provided, and while primarily remote, candidates near Phoenix, AZ are strongly preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ideally Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering or similar experience). High school degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience will be considered.
Basic knowledge of RF wave propagation theory and MNO (AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile) owned spectrum bands in the US.
Basic knowledge of 4G/5G systems.
Basic networking knowledge (TCP IP layers & protocols) along with high-level LAN/WAN infrastructure knowledge.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio).
High energy, attention to detail, timeliness, team work, positive attitude, adaptability, self-motivation, and high reliability.
Able to travel to customer meetings and perform site walks nationally (travel up to 25% of the time).
Able to work at a PC for extended hours.
Able to travel (by flight or drive) to site walks.
Able to walk for extended hours (4+) on longer site walks in indoor and outdoor environments.
Able to physically attend PWN and Regional team meetings when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of the CBRS frequency band, the 3-tiers of spectrum access, and the role of a Spectrum Access System (SAS).
GPON and SD-WAN infrastructure knowledge.
Knowledge of the core (EPC/5GC) deployment options and best deployment practices to meet customer’s performance and budget requirements.
Basic knowledge of public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) infrastructure and services.

Responsibilities

Create Private Wireless Network (PWN) Designs, Proposals, and Scope of Work Documentation to support CTS' Sales & Sales Engineering Teams.
Create PWN RF designs using iBwave, Ranplan, and eino prediction tools.
Validate RF designs created by the design group and external parties.
Plan and size Core (EPC/5GC) components and the LAN infrastructure required for a PWN.
Create Core and LAN infrastructure layout and IP planning diagrams using Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.
Generate accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all PWN components based on RF design, Core/LAN planning, software licenses, engineering services, and customer requirements.
Produce accurate, construction-ready proposals based on PWN designs and BOMs using CTS quote book templates and PowerPoint presentations.
Build detailed scope of work (SOW) documents outlining material, equipment, and services for PWN proposals.
Manage internal and external customer expectations regarding delivery timelines and communication, maintaining a service-oriented approach.
Participate in customer meetings, exploratory site walks, and scope discovery meetings to make informed design decisions.
Create and manage positive relationships with customer personnel and represent CTS positively.
Acquire knowledge and stay updated on PWN RAN equipment manufacturers and their deployment architectures.
Define best installation practices for each RAN vendor.
Learn and apply RF Math, spectrum planning, and capacity calculations to PWN RF designs.
Understand core (EPC/5GC) deployment options and best practices to meet customer performance and budget requirements.
Perform ISP backhaul requirement calculations.
Accurately plan, scale, and size supporting infrastructure (software licenses for core, servers, SFPs, LAN infrastructure, etc.).
Receive floor plan prints in various formats, organize them, and perform take-offs of designs.
Communicate constructively with design teams (internal and external) to address issues or deviations from scope.
Attend in-person and virtual training pertaining to the job as required.
Willingness and ability to learn new technical concepts and acquire new skill-sets.