GSM RF Engineer

GSM RF Engineer


Responsible for the engineering design and system performance of GSM Radio Network. Applies engineering principles to design and optimize network coverage, performance and capacity. Hands on experience with GSM technology strongly preferred. This position reports directly to the RF Supervisor/RF Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:


Uses solid RF Engineering principles and planning tools to maximize coverage, capacity, and performance of GSM radio network. Implementation of new features and network parameter optimization. Routine monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Works with other engineers and operations to address discovered issues. Participation with federal, state and local jurisdictions to insure regulatory and zoning compliance. Provide Engineering Support to Sales / Customers. Evaluates capacity requirements of radio network and works with other departments to meet growth needs.

An RF Engineer must use creativity and sound judgment to provide the proper design and optimization of the portion of the network assigned to them. An RF ENGINEER also has flexibility in managing their workflow on a daily basis. They need to use their discretion on how much time to spend on a task based on the priority set by management.

An RF Engineer must have the ability to interface with cross-functional team members to gain the support required to accomplish their assignments.
Minimum Required Skills / Competencies: * Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF Engineering tools and antenna theory.
* Experience with various drive test units.
* Previous experience with FCC and FAA filings and zoning meetings are preferable.
* Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Strong computer skills. UNIX, Oracle DB, Excel macros and SQL programming a plus.
* Moderate MapInfo skills
* Driving record is within company compliance
* Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
* Optimization and design experience strongly preferred