RF Design Engineer
About The Position
Take ownership of the design process across multiple projects, managing in-house RF network designs, testing, and documentation. The role is responsible for macro and in-building 5G/4G system design and planning, including carrier-specific, neutral-host, and private cellular network designs using DAS, small-cell, and FWA radio technologies. Develop coverage and capacity solutions for indoor and outdoor locations, including sports venues, campuses, shopping malls, hospitality, hospitals, office spaces, and transit systems. Responsibilities include location assessment; coordinating with field technicians to gather requirements; technology, OEM, and product selection; iBwave 3D modeling based on CW testing; Atoll CW propagation model tuning using different propagation models; link-budget and power analysis; LAN designs; and generating RF design and plumbing diagrams. Create customer deliverables such as link budgets, frequency plans, PCI plans, and propagation prediction maps, and provide network optimization feedback. Support field teams during site construction and commissioning to ensure builds conform to designs, troubleshoot RF path issues, and recommend optimization changes. Conduct site walks as needed and provide pre-sales support for solution ROM/BOM. Use simulation tools including ADS, HFSS, and CST to perform simulations and testing, ensuring designs are reliable, efficient, and meet performance standards. Apply expertise in RF circuit and system design to create designs that meet client requirements and specifications. Telecommuting is allowed. Domestic travel of 15% is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a closely related field, or foreign equivalent.
- Five years of experience in an electrical engineering design occupation.
- Experience with cellular 5G and 4G network technologies, including DAS and small-cell systems.
- Experience with FWA technologies.
- Experience with DAS OEMs including Corning, CommScope, TE, SOLiD, ADRF, and JMA/TEKO.
- Design experience with Nokia AirScale/MBO, Ericsson DOT, and Spider Cloud.
- Ability to travel domestically 15%.
Responsibilities
- Manage in-house RF network design, testing, and documentation processes across multiple projects.
- Design and plan macro and in-building 5G/4G systems, including carrier-specific, neutral-host, and private cellular networks using DAS, small-cell, and FWA technologies.
- Develop indoor and outdoor coverage and capacity solutions for venues and facilities.
- Assess locations and coordinate with field technicians to gather requirements; select technologies, OEMs, and products.
- Perform iBwave 3D modeling based on CW testing and tune Atoll CW propagation models using different propagation models.
- Perform link-budget and power analyses and LAN designs; generate RF design and plumbing diagrams.
- Prepare customer deliverables, including link budgets, frequency plans, PCI plans, and propagation prediction maps, and provide network optimization feedback.
- Support field teams during construction and commissioning to ensure the build follows the design; troubleshoot RF path issues and recommend optimization changes.
- Conduct site walks as needed.
- Provide pre-sales support for solution ROM/BOM.
- Use ADS, HFSS, and CST for simulations and testing to verify design reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Design RF circuits and systems that meet client requirements and specifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
