RF Engineer - II

Job#: 2075722

Job Description:

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Job Title: RF Engineer

Location: West Nyack, NY

30 Month Contract

Job Description:

The ideal RF Engineer will:

• Take ownership of issues and their successful resolution.
• Be proactive, driven to find improvement opportunities, and creative and persistent in solving problems.
• Exhibit superior time management, prioritization, and planning skills to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Be a committed team player, coaching and developing more junior team members.

Opportunities:

• Involvement in the system performance aspects of macro network engineering in a challenging RF environment.
• Participation in all aspects of macro deployment from the initial planning and contract phase through the final testing and acceptance phase.
• Development of skill sets related to Real Estate, RF Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management, and System Performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Redesigning mature network areas to minimize capacity constraints and improve SINR.
• Collaborating with other network areas to ensure performance fixes and initiatives are in place.
• Ensuring customers continue to enjoy crystal-clear connections and top-notch call performance.

Job Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Managing search area issuance, candidate assessment, and approvals.
• Partnering with System Performance to improve various network KPIs.
• Using internal tools to process regulatory compliance.
• Working on new cell sites, ensuring proper integration into the network and optimization for peak performance.
• Performing Macro/Small Cell design, including antenna selection and placement.
• Utilizing knowledge of GSM, LTE, CDMA 1x, EVDO, 5G, and microwave to contribute to network design.
• Preparing timely FCC/FAA and FAS submissions.
• Conducting data analysis of switch statistics and drive data from conducted drive tests for potential sites, new site integration, and system optimization.

Previous Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Solid experience in RF design and optimization.
• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• Knowledge of RF theory and practice, as well as LTE/5G technology.
• Experience in design & optimization of LTE/5G networks.
• Expert knowledge of propagation modeling software such as Atoll.
• Understanding of LTE and 5G network KPIs and key parameters.
• Experience with Model Tuning.
• Knowledge of various RF tools such as Mapinfo or post-processing software.
• Knowledge of SQL scripting or VB Scripting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including VB macro creation and worksheet manipulation.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Engineering backgrounds in RF and/or system performance.
• Excellent analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.