RF Design Engineer - II

RF Design Engineer - II#25-66648

Portland, OR

40% Remote

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bill Rate: ***

The RF Engineer is responsible for contributing to the RF Design of the regional wireless network.

THIS IS A DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE, NOT A SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ROLE.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supports engineers in project creation and task completion to support the network project build plan.

Create site design RFDS and complete plumbing diagrams.

Utilize propagation tools and other RF related equipment such as MapInfo, Google Earth, ATOLL, for site candidate comparison, propagation and coverage review and selection, zoning and regulatory.

Prepare and submit E-911 filings.

Determination of regulatory coverage boundaries for extensions, FAA/FCC filings.

Prepare necessary zoning justification packages and regulatory filings for sites.

Works closely with real estate team to increase efficiency, minimize cost, and streamline processes related to site acquisition, leasing, and zoning submissions.

Conduct RFE analysis, generate required reports and documents, and ensure 100% compliance to RFE mitigation standards within the allotted time frame.

Analyze sites, post activation, to ensure project and database accuracy.

Automate processes when opportunities arise and share information with the teams.

Audit and correct internal databases to ensure accurate project implementation and reporting.

PERSONAL QUALITIES DESIRED:

Personal integrity

Timeliness

Proactive self-starter who is self-sufficient

With initial guidance, ability to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills- written and verbal

Superior organizational and project planning skills

TOOLS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

ATOLL

Microsoft Word and Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel (advanced experience level)

Google Earth

FCC ASR and ULS databases

Visio

Tableau

QGIS

Ixus, RAVE, and other EME tools

Python

Script Coding

Successful candidates must have a demonstrated knowledge in:

4G and 5G network design and implementation

Antennas, RF engineering, transmission, reception, and propagation.

Good understanding of band performance capabilities and limitations.

3GPP Performance KPIs and impacts of design on them.

The effects of outdoor terrain and indoor structures such as walls, floors, and ceilings on signal propagation.

Understanding and use of topographical maps and digital terrain databases.

Antenna system design and use including antenna types (examples might include Hex/Octo port panel, cross-pol array, etc.), antenna patterns, gain and EIRP, ERP, antenna size, antenna polarization, receive and transmit diversity, MIMO antenna systems, and proper antenna installation to provide for coverage and interference mitigation.

Macro site design considerations in urban, sub-urban, and rural environments.

Small cell design considerations in urban and suburban environments.

Analyzing and manipulating large data sets.

5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry.

REQUIRED SHIFT:

Standard 9-5am, M-F Pacific Time

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.