RF Field Engineer

Responsibilities

• Configure new, and upgrade existing, Small Cell and DAS networks
• Provide guidance and training for the Sales and Operations teams
• Work with internal department managers as needed to meet company objectives
• Work with Deployment and Construction counterparts to hit project timelines and goals
• Assist Director of Engineering in development of training programs
• Train Associate Engineers as needed to educate them on industry standards, applications, technologies and processes
• Perform radio engineering evaluation for system planning and site acquisition
• Use RF propagation and planning tools (IBWAVE is primary)
• As needed, conduct and oversee field testing or managing of teams
• Evaluate coverage problems and new service area requirements for coverage cells
• Create CW test plans and execute testing and reporting
• Create Benchmark/Post Installation test plans and execute collection and reporting including review of data collected to identify anomalies
• Identify causes of RF interference and troubleshoot interference problems with various customers
• Organize and conduct meetings as necessary to meet departmental objectives
• Afford assistance in the management of inventory and resource assignments
• Weekly administrative activities such as time sheets and expense reports
• Coordination and booking of all travel and mobilization arrangements to meet project timelines

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Excellent Customer service skills
• Sense of urgency and thinks 3 steps ahead
• Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations
• Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce
• Held a 4-year BS (engineering or science) plus 1-3 years Telecom experience or 3-5 years minimum Telecom experience with associate’s degree or related College courses
• Proficient with general computer skills including networking configurations, Microsoft Office, and IBWAVE (current or previous iBwave certification a plus but not required)
• Handle confidential/ sensitive information with discretion
• Good judgment
• Familiar with US wireless Operator testing and closeout package requirements
• Understand RF principles
• Familiarity with various RF/Optical/Ethernet testing equipment and diagnostics
• Military experience is a plus
• Understanding of Wi-Fi networks deployment, and troubleshooting a plus