We are seeking a very sesional RF Optimization Engineer preferably locaed in McKinney TX with prior SNAP project experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform RF optimization activities related to building the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US.
- Optimize the endtoend RF design propagation modeling and prediction for deployment of Macro Cell deployment.
- Determine equipment and power configurations.
- Work with eNB/RAN and UE teams on RF solutions including modifications to RF link budgets on a per site level basis to meet operations requirements.
- Perform site candidate evaluation and selection as well as site walks.
- Work with RF Management to elish design criteria link budget and traffic ysis as needed for network design and update existing performance parameters for ongoing improvements as required.
The ideal Sr. RF Optimization and Planning Engineer will have:
- BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 5 years of relevant LTE RF Optimization working experience and 10 years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles including RF support of Site Acquisition and site Construction teams. Related Degree and Experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of BSEE/BSCS.
- Cellular/Mobile Technology proficiency in 4G/5G and NR theory and practical experience.
- Experience with macro and small cell nominal and final RF designs including development operations RF KPIs and maintenance of RF link budgets for 3GPP technologies.
- Full proficiency in setting up calibration utilization and data processing of various LTE design and optimization equipment and software.
- Working knowledge of at least two of the common industry propagation/planning tools (like Planet or Atoll) and experience with model calibrations.
- Working knowledge of drive test data postprocessing map generation frequency planning and interference matrix ysis and site database maintenance using Windcatcher/Actix/Accuver.
- Understanding of equipment colocation requirements for multiple operators and experience performing intermodulation and other external interference ysis.