DAS Field Technician

About the role

At CED Systems, we provide Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solutions to enhance wireless coverage and capacity across various industries. The DAS Field Technician plays a crucial role in the successful implementation and optimization of these systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical expertise during integration, commissioning, testing, and optimizing of DAS and small cell systems.
• Serve as the key technical subject-matter expert within a region and/or program for complex in-building solutions for customers; act as 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 DAS and small cell systems.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and architectural drawings.
• Ability 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

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 4 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.
• 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.