RF Support Engineer

Supports engineers in project creation and task completion to support the network project build plan.

Address - - Bellevue WA 98005 United States HYBRID

Create site design RFDS and complete plumbing diagrams.
Use propagation tools and RF-related equipment, such as MapInfo, Google Earth, and ATOLL, to compare site candidates, review and select propagation and coverage, zoning, and regulatory.

Prepare and submit E-911 filings.
Determination of regulatory coverage boundaries for extensions and FAA/FCC filings.
Prepare necessary zoning justification packages and regulatory filings for sites.
Work closely with the real estate team to increase efficiency, minimize cost, and streamline site acquisition, leasing, and zoning submission processes.
Conduct RFE analysis, generate required reports and documents, and ensure 100% compliance with RFE mitigation standards within the allotted time frame.
Analyze sites and post-activation to ensure project and database accuracy.
Automate processes when opportunities arise and share information with the teams.
Audit and correct internal databases to ensure accurate project implementation and reporting.

PERSONAL QUALITIES DESIRED:
Personal integrity
Timeliness
Proactive self-starter who is self-sufficient
With initial guidance, the ability to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
Superior organizational and project planning skills

TOOLS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
ATOLL
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel (advanced experience level)
Google Earth
FCC ASR and ULS databases
Visio
Tableau
GIS
Ixus, RAVE, and other EME tools
Successful candidates must have a demonstrated knowledge in:
4G and 5G network design and implementation
Antennas, RF engineering, transmission, reception, and propagation.
Good understanding of band performance capabilities and limitations.
3GPP Performance KPIs and impacts of design on them.
The effects of outdoor terrain and indoor structures such as walls, floors, and ceilings on signal propagation.
Understanding and use of topographical maps and digital terrain databases.
Antenna system design and use include antenna types (examples might include a Hex/Octo port panel, cross-pol array, etc.), antenna patterns, gain and EIRP, ERP, antenna size, antenna polarization, receive and transmit diversity, MIMO antenna systems, and proper antenna installation to provide coverage and interference mitigation.
Macro site design considerations in urban, sub-urban, and rural environments.
Small cell design considerations in urban and suburban environments.
Analyzing and manipulating large data sets.
5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry
Business Unit
Cellco Partnership
Site
Bellevue-WA-USA