Engineer-RF - II

$93,600 - $101,920/Yr

The Judge Group - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bellevue, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position involves supporting engineers in the design and implementation of in-building Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires a strong understanding of RF engineering principles, site design, and project management within the telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities

• IBWave certification of a 2 or 3 to assist with in-building design.
• Provide a high-level overview of how a DAS works and its components.
• Support engineers in project creation and task completion for network project build plans.
• Create site design RFDS and complete plumbing diagrams.
• Utilize propagation tools and RF-related equipment to compare site candidates and review propagation and coverage.
• Prepare and submit E-911 filings and determine regulatory coverage boundaries for extensions and FAA/FCC filings.
• Prepare zoning justification packages and regulatory filings for sites.
• Collaborate with the real estate team to enhance efficiency and minimize costs in site acquisition and zoning submissions.
• Conduct RFE analysis, generate required reports, and ensure compliance with RFE mitigation standards.
• Analyze sites post-activation to ensure project and database accuracy.
• Automate processes and share information with teams.
• Audit and correct internal databases for accurate project implementation and reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge in 4G and 5G network design and implementation.
• Understanding of antennas, RF engineering, transmission, reception, and propagation.
• Good understanding of band performance capabilities and limitations.
• Knowledge of 3GPP Performance KPIs and their design impacts.
• Familiarity with the effects of outdoor terrain and indoor structures on signal propagation.
• Experience with topographical maps and digital terrain databases.
• Knowledge of antenna system design and types, including installation for coverage and interference mitigation.
• Understanding of macro and small cell design considerations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced Microsoft Excel features.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and EME tools like Ixus and RAVE.
• Strong analytical skills for manipulating large data sets.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary ranging from $45.00 to $49.00 USD.