DAS Field Technician

About the role

As a DAS Field Technician at CED Systems, you will play a crucial role in the successful implementation and optimization of DAS networks. Your responsibilities include conducting site surveys, designing system configurations, installing and commissioning equipment, and performing troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical expertise during integration, commissioning, testing, and optimizing of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells.
• Serve as the key technical subject-matter expert within a region and/or program for complex in-building solutions for customers; be the liaison between Sales and the customer on technical matters; respond to technical inquiries and make technical recommendations as appropriate.
• Work with the technical experts of our customers, carriers, sub-contractors, solution engineers, design engineers, and field technicians to deploy and operationalize distributed antenna systems (DAS) and/or small cells.
• Lead and perform pre-and post-deployment survey activities for new DAS and small cell deployments utilizing specialized software and tools.
• Lead and perform pre-and post-deployment RF data collection and analysis efforts to help define and improve coverage requirements.
• Lead and perform integration and commissioning during system deployments and field trials.
• Work with design engineers and other stakeholders to identify and correct system issues that surface during deployment and acceptance testing.
• Make technical recommendations to optimize and correct deficiencies.
• Document installations in accordance with internal and external standards and requirements, including hardware and software changes made in the field.
• Review customer deliverables, identify risks and plans to mitigate risks.
• Review and approve closeout packages.
• Perform pre-deployment data collection, benchmarking and continuous-wave (CW) testing
• Turn-up and test DAS and Small Cell systems in accordance with customer and equipment manufacturer's specifications
• Support integration and commissioning of equipment during deployments in accordance with system design and customer/carrier requirements
• Perform post-deployment data collection and acceptance testing to ensure requirements were met for coverage and capacity
• Troubleshoot and repair DAS and Small Cell systems as required
• Prepare and submit required project documentation

Qualifications

• Expert RF Engineer and Inbuilding DAS specialist with deep optimization skills and design experience
• Troubleshooting and analysis skills for walk tests log files, generating reports on DASs performance and providing recommendations to enhance the performance
• Hands-on experience on DAS OEM commissioning vendors: Commscope, SOLiD, Corning, JMA
• 3+ years working in and around the radio frequency industry designing, optimizing, analyzing performance, and troubleshooting repeaters, iDAS, oDAS, and Small Cells for 5G and LTE networks
• Working knowledge of various wireless technologies, (e.g. CDMA, EVDO, GSM, W-CDMA, LTE and Wi-Fi)
• Strong working knowledge of RF test equipment (e.g. Spectrum Analyzer, JDSU, Anritsu, Solutelia, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of structured cabling (e.g. CATx etc.)
• Working knowledge of First Responder DAS systems
• Able to read and interpret technical and architectural drawings
• Able to read and interpret RF designs (e.g. iBwave)
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to use both hand and power tools to perform assigned tasks
• Proficient in basic electronic and RF theory, and antenna types and uses
• Proficient in installation, termination, and testing of fiber systems and low voltage cabling systems
• Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong focus on continuous process improvement; ability to develop and improve processes
• Able to build and maintain productive internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Able to defend technical recommendations
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong time management and self-organization skills
• Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally
• Able to actively listen and ask effective questions to accomplish tasks proficiently
• Able to perform field work at indoor/outdoor venues
• Able to travel frequently (80%)

Requirements

• Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma required; college degree preferred; 4 years of experience in the telecommunications industry
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements: DAS OEM certification desired (e.g. SOLiD, Commscope, ADRF, Zinwave, Nextivity etc.), DAS Test Equipment certification desired (e.g. Solutelia, JDSU, PIM, Anritsu etc.), Cable Vendor certifications preferred (e.g. Andrew, RFS Cablewave, CommScope, Trilogy)
• Maintain a valid driver license with a driving record that does not exceed company guidelines to permit insurability under company insurance policy
• OSHA certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time when working at customer sites and venues
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs
• Vision requires eyesight sufficiently strong enough to permit extended close work and normal color perception
• Hearing and speaking in order to exchange information
• Frequent travel including overnight stays or longer as required
• Willing to work days/nights/weekends depending on project demands