RF Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

As part of our Engineering team based in Fort Morgan, Colorado, this person is responsible for the engineering design and system performance of the UMTS, VoLTE Radio Network. This engineer will use engineering principles to design and optimize network coverage, performance, and capacity. They may be required to lead a team of engineers on specific projects. They serve as a technical subject matter expert and may be required to do in depth analysis of new features and technologies including LTE, VoLTE, and VoWiFi on Ericsson platform. They provide training to the technical team on UMTS, LTE principles, parameters, and features.

Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Serves as KPI subject matter expert in order to improve network performance.
• Participates in the development of inter and intra team processes for system performance.
• Monitors statistical network performance data on a daily basis.
• Collects, processes and reviews drive test data.
• Works with the operations team to troubleshoot site network problems.
• Reviews data to assist with determining cause of faulty equipment. Addresses customer and employee complaints.
• Works with other RF Engineers to evaluate and resolve issues.
• Updates databases with resolution or actions taken.
• Performs coverage, capacity, and performance activities.
• Participates in developing internal process used for radio network design.
• Performs development, testing, and validation of RF feature plan proposals.
• Provides input in defining implementation guidelines for approved new features and technologies.
• Applies RF principles effectively to performance activities.
• Serves as subject matter expert on GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC -HSPA and emerging technology.
• Supports engineering and technical staff. Provides engineering support to Sales / Customers by responding to customer and employee network related complaints. Provides input to management on tactical and strategic issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years experience with RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools
• 2 + years experience with UNIX, Oracle Database, Excel macros and SQL programming
• Minimum five years experience with MapInfo
• Minimum of 5 years RF Engineering experience
• Minimum Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent technical Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with Ericsson ENM, AMOS platforms
• Must have the ability to pass pre-employment checks, which include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law.
• Willing to work onsite in Fort Morgan, Colorado

Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance benefits (Medical, Vision and Dental), Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, free phone/service, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.