DAS Field Engineer

About the role

Hunt Electric is seeking a full-time, experienced DAS Field Engineer to join our team within the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) department in our Technology Division. The DAS Field Engineer, aka DAS Integrator, is responsible for commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of Public Safety and commercial Cellular wireless distributed antenna systems (DAS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys.
• Use data collection tools to collect wireless signal measurements.
• Commission DAS systems to OEM specifications.
• Perform live signal integration onto DAS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve potential DAS issues, to include fiber-optic RF, and copper communication links.
• Review and interpret sweep and PIM test results.
• Perform acceptance testing procedures of DAS systems in the field.
• Provide status reporting in a timely manner, and process post field data using industry software.
• Interpret and translate field RF data into written reports.
• Incorporate photos, test data, field data, and site information from field crew(s) and assemble project documentation package.
• Possess a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Experience with various wireless service provider signal sources.
• Able to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Proficient in using MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Able to interface with routers, switches, and DAS controllers, interpret sweep and PM test results.
• Able to interpret RF KPIs for 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.
• Assemble required documentation, both pre and post construction, for delivery to client or other interested party(ies), under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Experience interfacing and working with design engineers, project management, other team members, customers, and system end-users.
• Actively contribute to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Occasional travel. ~25% or less.

Requirements

• Working knowledge and understanding of iBwave design software.
• Experience and certification on various field test equipment is required (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, optical light source & power meter, RF scanner, etc.).
• Possess OEM product experience and certification from a minimum of two current DAS OEMs (Corning, JMA/TEKO, SOLiD, Commscope).
• Public Safety DAS commissioning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering a plus.
• Fiber-optic and Ookla Wind software certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with various wireless service provider signal sources.
• Proficient in using MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Able to interface with routers, switches, and DAS controllers, interpret sweep and PM test results.
• Able to interpret RF KPIs for 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience.

Skills

• Working knowledge and understanding of iBwave design software.
• Experience and certification on various field test equipment.
• Public Safety DAS commissioning experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Proficient in using MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to interface with routers, switches, and DAS controllers, interpret sweep and PM test results.
• Able to interpret RF KPIs for 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.

Benefits

As a full-time DAS Field Engineer, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).