RF Engineer Net Systems Performance - III - Apex Systems

Job#: 2050071

Job Description:

***If interested in the opportunity below please email a copy of your resume to [email protected]***
Position: RF Engineer - Network System Performance
Location: Walnut Creek CA or Folsom CA
30 Month Contract

Responsibilities:
• Create site design RFDS and complete plumbing diagrams.
• Perform radio engineering evaluations for system planning and site acquisition.
• Evaluate coverage problems and requirements for coverage and capacity cells.
• Utilize propagation tools and other RF related equipment such as MapInfo, Google Earth, ATOLL, propagation and coverage review and selection, zoning and regulatory. Determination of regulatory coverage boundaries for extensions, FAA/FCC filings.
• Review of cell sites and design for upgrades/modifications.
• Creates search areas and reviews search area candidates within geographic area by taking into consideration performance issues, capacity, topography, and population.
• Working with the performance team to improve Key Performance Indicators within the area of interest.
• Prepare necessary zoning justification packages and regulatory filings for sites.
• Works closely with real estate team to increase efficiency, minimize cost, and streamline processes related to site acquisition, leasing, and zoning submissions.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE:

• 4G network design and implementation of tasks and knowledge related to: antennas, good understanding of band performance capabilities and limitations.
• Demonstrated understanding of LTE KPIs and impacts of design on them Different types of losses and mitigation techniques.
• Methods to calculate antenna gain and free space path loss. The effects of outdoor terrain and indoor structures such as walls, floors, and ceilings on signal propagation.
• Understanding and use of topographical maps and digital terrain databases. Antenna system design and use including antenna types (examples might include Hex/Octo port panel, cross-pol array, etc.), antenna patterns, gain and EIRP, ERP, antenna size, antenna polarization, receive and transmit diversity, MIMO antenna systems, and proper antenna installation to provide for coverage and interference mitigation.
• Macro site design considerations in urban, sub-urban, and rural environments. Small cell design considerations in urban and sub-urban environments.

EEO Employer

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