Indoor RF Engineer II

General overview

The primary area of focus for the Indoor RF Engineer II will be to concentrate on system performance, design and optimization of a variety of custom configured wireless distribution networks.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Possess in-depth experience with designing, deploying and optimizing wireless indoor networks (passive and active distribution).
• Understand radio wave propagation theory.
• Understand differentiators between CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, GPRS, TDMA, iDEN, WiFi, WiMax and other protocols.
• Become conversant with new technology and software quickly.
• Present problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to find non-standard solutions.
• Possess working knowledge of radio planning, optimization and technologies (2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, 4G).
• Manage and prioritize assigned tasks in order to meet deadlines while also highlighting risks and implementing contingency plans.
• Hold the highest standards of integrity in all dealings with others.
• Thrive under pressure and possesses a sense of urgency about their projects.
• Bring an electrical/mechanical aptitude and continuous improvement philosophy to the organization.
• Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and creativity while making major contributions towards the continuing success of Extenet Systems Inc.
• Have excellent English verbal and written communications skills
• Be willing to travel, often times with short notice

Key Responsibilities

• Overall DAS systems design, planning and optimization.
• Indoor RF system design and propagation modeling.
• Link budget analysis, design criteria and traffic analysis.
• Outdoor and indoor site surveys to identify RF coverage requirements, equipment location and antenna placement/orientation.
• Attend site surveys to include, but not limited to, working with clients, sub-contractors, property owners/tenants and Company personnel.
• Determine capacity requirements; evaluate Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) vs. BTS, Coax vs. Fiber Optical solutions; select appropriate equipment for the design.
• Understand equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators.
• Create system(s) designs, materials lists; establish project scopes of work, testing requirements, and design/project variables.
• Verify RF related site engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret both electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Demonstrated Proficiency using Visio and/or AutoCAD LT.
• Site/DAS build verification and acceptance.
• Understanding of Frequency, Control Channel planning and/or PN planning.
• Understanding of Co-channel and adjacent channel interference testing and analysis.
• Network performance improvement (KPIs) and optimization tasks.
• Assume full responsibility for system design and commissioning, including but not limited to; specifying equipment and materials, oversight and instruction of installation and equipment operation, provide system commissioning support, review system documentation, As-Built drawings, test results, system topology, and infrastructure modifications.
• Review and support the development of project close-out packages including but not limited to, the aforementioned and project financial performance.
• Provide Network Operations support for site acceptance or rejection until such time as a site is properly constructed, operating and documented.

Qualifications

• Education: BSEE. (MSEE preferred).
• 5 years experience.
• Possess in-depth knowledge in radio frequency propagation.
• Must have working experience on at least two RF technologies - GSM/CDMA/UMTS/AWS/iDEN.
• Must have worked on one or more RF propagation/prediction tools.
• Ideal candidate will be proficient in both Atoll/Forsk and iBwave.
• Must have worked on one or more industry acceptable performance data management tools, drive test tools and other optimization tools.