Engineer-RF - III
The Judge Group Inc.

Job Info

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Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Salary: $56.00 USD Hourly - $62.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Targeted Years of Experience: 5-7 years

The RF Engineer is responsible for contributing to the RF Design of the regional wireless macro and in-building network. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create site design RFDS and complete plumbing diagrams.
• Perform radio engineering evaluations for system planning and site acquisition.
• Evaluate coverage problems and requirements for coverage and capacity cells.
• Utilize propagation tools and other RF related equipment such as MapInfo, Google Earth, ATOLL, iBwave for site candidate comparison, propagation and coverage review and selection, zoning and regulatory. Determination of regulatory coverage boundaries for extensions, FAA/FCC filings.
• Review of cell sites and design for upgrades/modifications.
• Design in-building systems in iBwave
• Creates search areas and reviews search area candidates within geographic area by taking into consideration performance issues, capacity, topography, and population.
• Working with the performance team to improve Key Performance Indicators within the area of interest.
• Prepare necessary zoning justification packages and regulatory filings for sites.
• Works closely with real estate team to increase efficiency, minimize cost, and streamline processes related to site acquisition, leasing, and zoning submissions.
• Conduct RFE analysis, generate required reports and documents, and ensure 100% compliance to RFE mitigation standards within the allotted time frame.
• Determine the required antennas for planned frequencies and their optimal positions.
• Determine the required cable, antennas, and equipment to implement macro and small cell wireless network clusters.
• Automate processes when opportunities arise and share information with the teams. Tools Experience Required: Advance Experience & demonstrated ability to use Atoll, iBwave & Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred Tools experience: iBwave certification, Faze, Roofmaster, SQL, Visio, Ericsson performance tools, Visual Basic (macro creation)

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE:

• 4G network design and implementation of tasks and knowledge related to antennas, good understanding of band performance capabilities and limitations. Demonstrated understanding of LTE KPI's and impacts of design on them Different types of losses and mitigation techniques. Methods to calculate antenna gain and free space path loss. The effects of outdoor terrain and indoor structures such as walls, floors, and ceilings on signal propagation. Understanding and use of topographical maps and digital terrain databases. Antenna system design and use including antenna types (examples might include Hex/Octo port panel, cross-pol array, etc.), antenna patterns, gain and EIRP, ERP, antenna size, antenna polarization, receive and transmit diversity, MIMO antenna systems, and proper antenna installation to provide for coverage and interference mitigation. Macro site design considerations in urban, sub-urban, and rural environments. Small cell design considerations in urban and sub-urban environments. 5-10 years of experience

PERSONAL QUALITIES DESIRED:

• Personal integrity, Timeliness, Self-starter with initial guidance, ability to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision, Attention to detail, Proactive, Works well with others in a team environment, Excellent communication skills- written and verbal, Goal-oriented / mission focused, Superior organizational and project planning skills

Contact: arunendra.singh@judge.com

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