Engineer-RF - III

The Judge Group - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Engineer-RF - III position at The Judge Group Inc. involves working remotely to design and modify RF systems, particularly focusing on small cell clusters and macro solutions. The role requires collaboration with project management, real estate, and construction teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Create the needed polygon for a small cell cluster based on the capacity or modification list provided.
• Review designs with system performance and update Atoll with any requested changes.
• Notify the Project Manager of new nodes or changes created to the design.
• Create a Fuze project per site and/or node with specific information for client Real Estate.
• Work directly with Real Estate on prioritizing candidates and attend necessary implementation meetings prior to site walk.
• Attend the site walk on the best candidate and finalize all details.
• Complete as-needed tasks in Fuze under Candidate Selection.
• Finalize Modification and Carrier Add Designs.
• Complete as-needed tasks under RFDS Selection including adding the final design.
• Complete outstanding regulatory items and documents as needed, including learning to use RAVE and IXUS.
• Assign Cell ID and PCIs for macro/small cells and enter in Atoll, creating CQ for building the site using internal tools.
• Check the accuracy of Atoll prior to submitting E911 and follow up on TVW creation.
• Work with the performance team to understand design restrictions on loading or rent increases.
• Use Atoll daily to create new builds and modifications to existing cell sites, updating sites with correct translations, power settings, and equipment.
• Review the 48-hour milestone status when As Built data differs from the Design and work with Construction on discrepancies.
• Activate in all tools as needed, especially in Atoll.
• Collaborate with project management, construction, and real estate daily to resolve problems or questions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in RF Design.
• Proficiency in Atoll, including creating new sites, copying old sites, and adding carriers.
• Experience in RF design for Macro Mods and Initial Builds for Small Cells and Macros.
• Understanding of FCC compliance standards and regulatory submissions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Client tools: Fuze SPM, Conquest for RF portion of CQ, Fuze Planning/Canvas, and Fuze Reporting.
• Familiarity with IXUS RF Safety Software or other EME reporting tools.
• Knowledge of MapInfo or ArcGIS mapping tools for presentations.
• Understanding of 5G C-Band spectrum.