What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Engineer III position at Circet USA?
Company Overview
Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.
With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Digital Health & Wellness Support
- Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term disability
- Group term & Voluntary life insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Time Off & 401K
- Company Discount Website
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Summary: An RF Engineer III’s main responsibilities are to design, implement, and maintain the radio frequency (RF) components of communication systems. They work closely with other engineers and technicians to ensure that communication systems meet the required specifications for quality, reliability, and performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- RF Design: responsible for designing RF systems and circuits, including radio transmitters, receivers, and antennas, and ensuring they meet the required specifications.
- Network Planning: planning and optimization of the network design, such as the propagation model, cell size, and antenna type to ensure maximum coverage and
- Perform complete RF Design for 1st tier RF carrier
- Search area issuance, candidate assessment, approvals, Macro / Smalls Designs and RF design support for bringing these solutions on-air. Redesign mature network areas to minimize capacity constraints and improve SINR while working with other areas of the network to ensure performance fixes/initiatives are in place
- AToll experience
- Fuze experience
- RoofMaster / IXUS experience
- Perform Macro/Small Cell Design design including antenna selection and placement, utilizing knowledge of C-band, 5G, LTE, CDMA to contribute in network design
- Create CIQs, E911 submissions, COPs etc.
- Work on new cell sites, making sure the site is properly integrated into the network and optimized for peak performance
- Work with cross-functional teams to deploy and optimize components for best efficiency and reliability
Overall, RF Engineer III is critical to ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of communication systems. Individuals use their technical expertise to design, optimize, and troubleshoot RF systems, while collaborating with other professionals to ensure the success of the overall communication system.
SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
- Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
- Industry Consensus Standards
- Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
- Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in RF design, analysis, and testing is required.
- Technical Skills: A strong technical background in RF design, analysis, and testing is required. Proficiency in using software tools such as MATLAB, ADS, and HFSS is also required. Experience with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other RF test equipment is also important.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are needed to effectively work with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and system engineers. Ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is necessary.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills are critical, as this role is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex RF design and testing issues.
- Attention to Detail: must posess a strong attention to detail, as even small design or testing errors can have significant consequences in RF systems.
- Leadership Skills: may be required to lead small teams of engineers, so leadership skills are a plus.
- Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) or National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) can be a plus, although not always required.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
