RF Technical Specialist

Citadel • Saipan, MP

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The RF Technical Specialist provides technical engineering support for IT&E’s local and international RF operations and assists in preparing the engineering requirements for RF proposal development, as well as repair, install and maintain RF equipment; assists in the development of new and replacement RF equipment requirements; performs selected duties normally falling under the RF Division, as assigned by the RF Manager. This position will work under the guidance and general supervision of the RF Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of progressive experience in the technical and/or engineering aspects of radio frequency technology or electronic technician-type work.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school, and/or equivalent additional work experience, desired.
• Certification in Tower Climbing required.
• Certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or vendor certification for wireless systems equipment installation and maintenance are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance for 5G NSA, LTE, and HSPA+ systems by performing test of systems by driving testing equipment to various sites; interpret data from wireless switches to evaluate network performance; determine and implement necessary corrective action.
• Assist in the RF Engineering and optimizing.
• Repair, install and maintain RF equipment.
• Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
• Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
• Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
• Run appropriate power, ground, fiber, or coaxial cables.
• Assist in designing the optimization and lead performance related activities for clusters and the market.
• Work across IT&E deployment team to ensure deliverables are met throughout all stages of the project.
• Work directly with contractors in dosing the antenna, azimuth, tilting and drive testing performances.
• Assist in designing and building wireless sites and switch and wireless equipment upgrades; program switches for new wireless equipment being installed; pre-test all wireless products for network compatibility.
• Assist in the planning and performance of both software and hardware upgrades to the wireless switches.
• Ensure equipment vendor/manufacturers performance standards are fully compliant with the required specifications, meeting both North American and international standards.
• Assist in determining necessary wireless switching and other system upgrades to meet forecasted market demands.
• Assist in providing design-engineering support to the development of wireless proposals.
• Assist in keeping engineering records current.
• Assist other engineers and in their areas of responsibility, as needed.
• Ensure cellular towers and telecommunications equipment are monitored and maintained.
• Assist the RF Division in product testing and evaluation, as necessary and as assigned by RF Manager.

Benefits

• competitive total rewards package which includes a base salary determined by factors such as role, experience, skill set, and location.
• eligible employees may receive discretionary bonuses based on both company performance and individual achievements.
• Our benefits and programs are designed to meet the needs of our employees and are benchmarked to the market.
• Detailed information regarding compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED