Overview
RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of wireless telecommunications networks. Responsibilities include link budgets analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation and zoning support, interference analysis and optimization. The individual will typically oversee and guide the work of Associate and Design Engineers, in charge of managing the day to day operations of the projects, and interface with Project Managers. The RF Engineer will answer technical questions as well as day to day operational questions.
Responsibilities:
•Fully proficient in set-up, calibration, utilization, and data processing of various design and optimization equipment and software (Huawei Probe/Assistnat, Xcal/Xcap, UNet, TEMS, Agilent, Windcatcher)
•Perform site candidate RF evaluation and selection
•Verify RF related site engineering drawings
•Perform design criteria, system dimensioning, link budget and traffic analysis
•Perform frequency and BCC planning
•Understand equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators and perform inter-modulation analysis
•Carry out optimization techniques (proper antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, neighbor list analysis, etc.) for optimal site/cluster performance
•Generate RF engineering related reports in Excel, Access, SQL as required
•Assume the RF lead role, manage and co-ordinate activities of the RF team as required
•Help to define processes and procedures for RF engineering tasks
•Communicate RF team budget, milestones and deliverables to project management and implement plans to accomplish the milestones within budget, as required.