RF Engineer (Phoenix, AZ)

We are currently recruiting for an RF Engineer for the Phoenix area.

Hybrid Schedule: Monday and Friday are WFH, Tuesday- Thursday in the office

Travel: 20% is local travel and once a month the resource will need to travel to Denver or Seattle.

Expenses: Mileage from office to field, cell phone and travel expenses

4 skills/knowledge e to be considered for the role: RF Design, Project Management, Small Cell, Power Engineering

Technology to be considered: Small Cell deployment, LTE, 5G, RF propagation, Small Cell Antenna and Radio Configurations

Description:
Using sound engineering principles and planning tools, this position supports the RF Engineering team with the small cell sales process, project implementation, and the ongoing maintenance and modification of DAS and Small Cell Networks (SCN). This position will support PROW activities in the West and will become involved in multiple projects at different lifecycles. This individual must interact and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external customers and requires the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Essential Job Functions
• Interface with Customer and cultivate relationship with their engineering teams.
• Create DAS and small cell network designs and proposals.
• Utilize sales process workflow systems.
• Design systems by selecting sites, conducting CW tests, analyzing data, use propagation modeling software tools and prepare customer documentation.
• Design and engineer small cell solutions.
• Complete node candidate evaluation/relocations, review node A&E drawings, and validate as builds or closeout documents
• Create and provide wiring diagrams as well as equipment or bill of materials to other teams for the node and power designs
• Design power to the node with AC or DC sources
• Create or modify the node power designs in AutoCAD
• Utilize various internal Crown process workflow systems for RF equipment configuration forecasting and cost estimates
• Update Crown database tools and records for all Crown assets including pole/building location, heights, RF equipment and power solutions
• Comply with FCC, OSHA and City regulations for wireless system including and not limited to RF Emissions, Noise and Interference levels
• Coordinate, oversee or perform system optimization of multi-node outdoor SCN systems.
• Collaborate with National RF on design standards and integration process
• Support the internal Crown team on further innovation of tools/processes and support of new technology trials.
• Manage Crown approved vendors to complete various RF Engineering scope of work
• Configure, test, optimize and commission DAS and small cell networks.
• Support NOC and troubleshoot performance issues and new technology trials.
• Work closely with customer personnel regarding system design, performance and optimization, recommend configuration changes.
• Use a variety of measures to confirm system designs in the field including test equipment, power density and power meter, spectrum analyzer, and pilot scanner.
• RF and fiber testing, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Perform ongoing system testing, test analysis, troubleshooting, test reports and recommendation for changes and upgrades.

Education/Certifications
• BSEE, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science; MSEE preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of RF engineering experience or equivalent • Familiar with small cell architecture • Able to use prediction tools (Atoll, IBWave) and Mapinfo • Experience with Wireless Technologies (LTE, CBRS, UMTS, CDMA required; 5G preferred) • Experience with Small Cell RRU, DAS design, 5-Step Commissioning, and optimization expertise required • Able to quickly learn other tools: Power BI, GIS and analytics tools • Ability to use a variety of tools to confirm system designs: power meter, spectrum analyzer, pilot scanners, TEMs phones, CPE equipment, RF Emissions power density probes • Expertise with PIM/Sweep test gear and troubleshooting • Ability to understand electrical power concepts and node or cell site construction • Able to use AutoCAD for creating or modifying Line Power designs • Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Word), Power BI

Other Skills/Abilities
• Self driven and motivated to work on a high volume of projects for various RF related deliverables • Able to successfully adapt to constant organizational, process and technical wireless industry evolution and changes • Collaborate & Communicate Effectively with Cross Functional Partners • Ability to deliver results under conditions of ambiguity • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to stay organized and follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What We Do
TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in providing telecommunications and network infrastructure contractors, employees and project services to businesses.
Our specialization includes telecom network & infrastructure staffing deployments including planning, analysis, design, implementation, operations and maintenance.

Technologies we support:
Wireless : 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, BTS, iDAS/oDAS, Small Cell, VoLTE, IOT, Microwave, NOC, BTS (Base stations)
Wireline : Fiber, Outside Plant (OSP), switching (MSC, CO), transport and provisioning

About us
Formed by industry veterans in 2005, TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in telecommunications and network infrastructure contracting and recruiting.
TekCom Resources, Inc. has extensive experience supporting clients in building successful teams for high-profile projects with tight timelines and budgets. Our vast network of industry contacts allows us to find the best talent. Along with our recruiting experience, our staff takes a hands-on approach in assisting hiring managers to achieve their goals and objectives.

Mission
As technical staffing experts, we are passionate and driven to provide top-notch talent to help our clients achieve their goals. We are also committed to assisting job seekers in finding the job and career path they have always wanted.

Diversity
TekCom Resources, Inc. is a WBENC Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable, and will consider all qualified applications for employment.