Forte Engineer, In-Building RF Design

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Forte Engineer, In-Building RF Design based in the United States.

Join a specialized engineering team delivering advanced in-building wireless connectivity solutions across the United States. In this role, you will lead the review, optimization, and refinement of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) designs to meet major mobile carrier requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring reliable cellular coverage, network performance, and technical compliance across diverse building environments. Working closely with engineering, project management, and field teams, you will support projects from design validation through deployment and final acceptance. You will also coordinate carrier submissions, develop technical documentation, and oversee post-installation performance verification. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RF engineering professional to contribute to complex wireless infrastructure projects in a fully remote environment.

• RF Design and Optimization: Review, evaluate, and optimize existing iBwave DAS designs to ensure compliance with carrier specifications, including band plans, sectorization, and head-end configurations. Refine designs to address coverage, capacity, zoning, and venue-specific requirements.
• Carrier Compliance and Submissions: Prepare, coordinate, and manage technical carrier submission packages, ensuring all documentation meets operator requirements and progresses through final approval.
• Technical Solutions and Planning: Develop project-specific signal source bills of materials (BOMs) that balance technical performance, operational requirements, and financial objectives.
• Deployment Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, project management, and remote field teams to coordinate deployment activities, resolve technical issues, and maintain project timelines.
• Post-Installation Validation: Lead the closeout process by coordinating field data collection, analyzing installation results against approved designs and carrier acceptance criteria, and resolving outstanding documentation or technical issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure that key performance indicators, including design-area coverage targets of at least 95%, session retention, and throughput requirements, are accurately evaluated and documented in closeout reports.
• Project Documentation: Maintain comprehensive design records, technical submissions, deployment documentation, and final closeout packages to support quality assurance and carrier acceptance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify design enhancements, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to more efficient engineering and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in in-building wireless engineering, particularly designing, reviewing, and optimizing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).
• iBwave Expertise: Strong proficiency with iBwave, ideally supported by Level 3 certification or equivalent practical experience, including design reviews, modifications, and optimization.
• Carrier Experience: Previous experience delivering in-building wireless projects involving AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile, either directly or as a contractor or supplier.
• DAS and Small Cell Technologies: Practical knowledge of multiple DAS equipment manufacturers, including ADRF, Corning, CommScope, JMA, and SOLiD, as well as operator-grade small-cell platforms such as Ericsson, Nokia, and Andrew.
• Carrier Submission Knowledge: Experience preparing or reviewing mobile operator submission packages, with a solid understanding of carrier design specifications, technical standards, and approval expectations.
• Project Management: Familiarity with project management tools and the ability to plan, coordinate, and track deployment activities across multiple teams and locations.
• Multi-Site Project Delivery: Proven ability to support multi-site deployment programs involving remote field teams, supported by accurate documentation and effective stakeholder communication.
• Technical and Analytical Skills: Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, prioritization, and time-management capabilities, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Autonomy and Adaptability: A proactive, self-driven approach, with the ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and perform effectively under pressure, including occasional off-hours support when required.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience in RF and DAS systems is preferred.
• Additional Assets: Experience with cellular network operator integration, OEM certifications from ADRF, Corning, CommScope, JMA, or SOLiD, and neutral-host DAS alternatives such as Ericsson Radio Dot or Andrew OneCell. Familiarity with CIQ creation and cellular radio configuration involving Ericsson, Nokia, or CommScope is also advantageous.
• Work Authorization: Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa or immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive annual compensation ranging from $100,000 to $130,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Remote Work: Fully remote position available throughout the contiguous United States.
• Travel: Periodic travel opportunities and requirements to support key deployments and technical escalations.
• Healthcare: Medical and dental insurance coverage.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Insurance Protection: Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and personal time off, along with paid holidays.
• Career Development: Opportunity to work with advanced wireless technologies, major mobile network operators, and complex nationwide infrastructure projects.

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