Job Title: Senior RF/Wireless Engineer
Job Code: HTSC03091021
Job Description:
• Network Transmission Engineer is responsible for over-the-path RF performance and Fiber system implementations. As such, the Transmission Engineer will work with cross functional team of engineers to ensure the delivery of the best possible network solutions to our customers.
• During pre-sales activities, the Transmission Engineer works closely with business development and the proposal development teams.
• Preliminary design of the RF elements of a microwave communications system and fiber network design.
• Routing and path analysis based on diverse maps/terrain databases.
• Radio path calculations (path loss), antenna sizing and centerline optimization.
• Capacity engineering.
• The path survey – a field collection and verification of the environmental and terrain parameters (coordinates, site ground elevation, heights of potential obstructions which lie along the path) used in the preliminary design to confirm the system RF feasibility and reliability objectives.
• Development of a path survey report, if/when required, the Transmission Engineer is also involved in the Frequency Management/Application process.
• Occasionally, the Transmission Engineer will be called upon to troubleshoot microwave paths if “over-the-path” parameters are suspicious.
• Candidate can be located anywhere in the Continental US.
• Up to 75% travel. The candidate must be willing to travel.
Qualifications:
• BS, MS preferred in Electrical Engineering or
• 10+ years of experience in the field of Transmission Engineering, Path Surveying.
• Thorough understanding of ITU and ANSI standards as well as FCC-required frequency coordination process, CFR 47 part 84 and 101.
• Must demonstrate working skills in the reading and interpretation of USGS topographic maps and the use of terrain databases.
• Must demonstrate working skills in obstruction measurement.
• Thorough understanding of Microwave Propagation theory.
• Thorough understanding of Microwave link design (using Pathloss V4), link budgets, path availability/reliability, active/passive repeaters, transmission line components.
• Thorough understanding of frequency plans and interference management/resolution.
• Thorough understanding of unpredictable/anomalous propagation conditions, such as reflections, refraction and diffraction – and their corresponding mitigation techniques.
• Theory and operation of Fiber Networks and Point to Point microwave products.
Preferred Additional Skills:
• Excellent communication skills.
Please be aware that many of our positions require a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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