RF Engineer - II - Apex Systems

Job#: 2047165

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer with one of our telecommunication clients!

If interested, please apply directly to this posting with a word.doc copy of your resume to  [email protected]

Job Title: RF Engineer
Location: West Nyack, NY
Long Term Contract

Job Description:

The ideal RF Engineer will:

• Take ownership of issues and their successful resolution.
• Be proactive, driven to find improvement opportunities, and creative and persistent in solving problems.
• Exhibit superior time management, prioritization, and planning skills to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Be a committed team player, coaching and developing more junior team members.

Opportunities:

• Involvement in the system performance aspects of macro network engineering in a challenging RF environment.
• Participation in all aspects of macro deployment from the initial planning and contract phase through the final testing and acceptance phase.
• Development of skill sets related to Real Estate, RF Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management, and System Performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Redesigning mature network areas to minimize capacity constraints and improve SINR.
• Collaborating with other network areas to ensure performance fixes and initiatives are in place.
• Ensuring customers continue to enjoy crystal-clear connections and top-notch call performance.

Job Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Managing search area issuance, candidate assessment, and approvals.
• Partnering with System Performance to improve various network KPIs.
• Using internal tools to process regulatory compliance.
• Working on new cell sites, ensuring proper integration into the network and optimization for peak performance.
• Performing Macro/Small Cell design, including antenna selection and placement.
• Utilizing knowledge of GSM, LTE, CDMA 1x, EVDO, 5G, and microwave to contribute to network design.
• Preparing timely FCC/FAA and FAS submissions.
• Conducting data analysis of switch statistics and drive data from conducted drive tests for potential sites, new site integration, and system optimization.

Previous Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Solid experience in RF design and optimization.
• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• Knowledge of RF theory and practice, as well as LTE/5G technology.
• Experience in design & optimization of LTE/5G networks.
• Expert knowledge of propagation modeling software such as Atoll.
• Understanding of LTE and 5G network KPIs and key parameters.
• Experience with Model Tuning.
• Knowledge of various RF tools such as Mapinfo or post-processing software.
• Knowledge of SQL scripting or VB Scripting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including VB macro creation and worksheet manipulation.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Engineering backgrounds in RF and/or system performance.
• Excellent analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.

EEO Employer

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