What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Field Engineer position at SAI Communications?
Summary:
Responsible for the commissioning, integration, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of RF network infrastructures, as well as assisting in RF data collection and the installation of DAS, microwave, and small cell buildouts.
Primarily operating out of the New England area, but occasional travel outside of this area is expected. May include overnight as well as work on other shifts as necessary to stay on schedule.
Description:
- Candidate will be responsible for installation, commissioning, upgrade, and maintenance of new and existing cellular sites, including but not limited to DAS, Small Cell, Fiber Optic and Transport in the New England area.
- Provide technical support and/or resolution in the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of existing equipment.
- Provide technical support for upgrades and new equipment installs.
- Ensure reliability of equipment and services through various means of monitoring and testing,
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
- Prepare professional looking as-build and close-out documentation.
- Identify and investigate problems for corrective action.
- Provide detailed daily logs of all activities and issues encountered.
- Ensure necessary diagnostic and troubleshooting tools are available and in working order.
Qualifications:
- Experience with microwave, DAS, and In-Building Cellular Systems.
- Experience installing repeaters, amplifiers of similar equipment.
- Experience with customer backhaul transport equipment scripting and integration.
- Experience with customer RAN baseband equipment integration.
- Fusion Splicing, 1/4' or larger coax, sweep testing coax and fiber and hands-on experience with Cat5/Fiber/Coax is preferred.
- Experience using OTDR, spectrum analyzer (Anritsu) signal generator, PIM and similar test equipment is preferred.
- Strong background with RF theory.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
- Be a motivated team player willing to learn, be punctual, and able to prioritize tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
SAI offers competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and paid time off.
SAI is an equal opportunity employer
