RF Engineer

Client: Telecom Industry
Title: RF Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, CA (SoCal Area)
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $44/hr $47/hr
Travel: 15% (Mileage reimbursed for business travel)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Primarily remote with 1 2 in-office meetings/trainings per month in Irvine, CA

Required Skills / Knowledge (Must-Have)

• RF Design


• Project Management


• Small Cell


• Power Engineering

Required Technology Experience

• Small Cell Deployment


• LTE and 5G


• RF Propagation


• Small Cell Antenna & Radio Configurations

Job Summary

• The RF Engineer will apply sound engineering principles and planning tools to support the RF Engineering team with small cell sales processes, project implementation, and ongoing maintenance/modification of DAS and Small Cell Networks (SCN).


• This role supports PROW activities in the West region and involves working on multiple projects at various lifecycle stages.


• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential, requiring excellent communication skills at all levels.

Essential Job Functions

• Interface with customers and build relationships with their engineering teams.


• Create DAS and small cell network designs/proposals.


• Utilize sales process workflow systems.


• Select sites, conduct tests, analyze data, and prepare customer documentation using propagation modeling software.


• Design/engineer small cell solutions, including node evaluation, A&E drawing review, and as-built validation.


• Create wiring diagrams, equipment lists, and power designs (AC/DC) in AutoCAD.


• Use internal Company systems for RF configuration forecasting and cost estimates.


• Maintain database records for Company assets.


• Ensure compliance with FCC, OSHA, and city regulations.


• Perform system optimization for multi-node outdoor SCN systems.


• Collaborate on design standards, integration, and new technology trials.


• Manage vendors for RF engineering tasks.


• Configure, test, optimize, and commission DAS and small cell networks.


• Support NOC and troubleshoot performance issues.


• Conduct field verification using RF test equipment (power meters, spectrum analyzers, pilot scanners, etc.).


• Perform ongoing system testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting.

Education & Certifications

• Required:BSEE, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science


• Preferred:MSEE

Experience & Technical Requirements

• 2 4 years of RF engineering or equivalent experience.


• Familiarity with small cell architecture.


• Proficiency with prediction tools (Atoll, IBWave) and MapInfo.


• Experience with LTE, CBRS, UMTS, CDMA (5G preferred).


• Knowledge of Small Cell RRU, DAS design, 5-Step Commissioning, and optimization.


• Ability to learn tools such as Power BI, GIS, and analytics platforms.


• Skilled in RF test tools: PIM/Sweep gear, power meters, spectrum analyzers, TEMs phones, CPE equipment, RF emissions probes.


• Understanding of electrical power concepts and cell site construction.


• AutoCAD experience for power designs.


• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Word) and Power BI.

Additional Skills / Abilities

• Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to manage a high project volume.


• Adaptable to evolving processes and technologies.


• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Detail-oriented, organized, and systematic.


• Problem-solving and customer service-focused.


• Able to work under pressure and deliver results in ambiguous situations.

Benefits

The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance


• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Paid Parking/Public Transportation


• Paid Time Off, Sick and Safe Time, Vacation Time


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Holidays