RAN Design Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering of an LTE network. This job position requires the individual to be knowledgeable in RF theory and RF design principles, especially for LTE networks. Overall responsibilities include RF design, RF capacity planning, RF traffic analysis, RF parameter calculations (such as link budgets), and RF equipment specification & selection. This position has responsibility for supporting disaster/storm recovery efforts for the network.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Wireless Engineering required

MS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Wireless Engineering desired

2+ years of work experience as an RF Engineer desired

Knowledge of RF systems (3G/4G/5G) and associated RF equipment preferred

Knowledge of LTE networks desired

Knowledge of RF propagation modeling software, including Atoll, strongly preferred

Knowledge of FCC rules/licensing and FAA regulations desired

Knowledge of Microsoft computer applications required

Excellent organizational skills required

Excellent oral & written communication skills required

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

RF Engineering for the LTE network, which includes:

Performing detailed, site-level RF planning

Calculating co-channel interference possibilities

Calculating cell site RF parameters, such as link budgets

Utilizing automated frequency planning / Physical Cell ID planning tools

Specifying the cell site antenna system and associated parameters

Defining call models and traffic profiles

Running traffic simulations

Analyzing cell site traffic loading trends, forecasting traffic demand and developing solutions to serve the demand

Calculating and analyzing cell site radiation contours to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable FCC rules and regulations

Producing RF coverage prediction maps and charts

Specifying the RF equipment and components to be used in the cell sites and creating RFDS sheets

Designing in-building coverage solutions/Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

Project managing RF equipment installations/upgrades/replacements

Serve as an RF Engineering subject matter expert on standard organizations (i.e., ATIS and 3GPP) and for RF safety compliance, as well as in support of Sales with customer meetings and presentations

Support RF Engineering response efforts and provide a communications path between RF Engineering and the Emergency Response Team. Develop innovative solutions to address coverage and capacity needs during disaster/storm recovery