RF Engineer I

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Circet USA's benefits package includes the following:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Summary: A RF Engineer is a professional who specializes in designing, developing, and testing radio frequency (RF) systems and components. RF engineers work with various communication systems, including cellular networks, satellite systems, and wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Under the guidance of senior engineers, RF Engineers will assist in the design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of RF systems and components. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in RF technology while contributing to the innovation and success of our projects.

A RF Engineer I (RF 1) must have a strong understanding of RF principles, such as frequency, modulation, and noise. Must also have a deep knowledge of antenna theory, microwave transmission, and propagation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Configure drive test date collection equipment according to engineer parameters
• Perform Data collection for Samsung on CDMA, LTE 3G and 4G, 5G network Perform calibration, verification and live drive testing of E-911 service
• Plot sites and drive test routes utilizing DeLorme Street Atlas for navigation Execute cluster drives and re-drives tests, stationary tests and speed tests
  
• Successfully execute Acceptance Test Performance (ATP) drive test, monitored handovers, and Speed test for base stations and customer locations and documented test results
• Verify the diversity and the main branch for new sites on air
• Check for poor coverage and cell interference
• Verify overshooting sectors and recommending electoral down-tilt
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting for XCAL, scanner(s), devices, and document test results
• Analyze and recommended neighbor List/ Parameter changes based on MapInfo plots
• Upload all data collected (daily) and process XCAL files in XCAP
• Additional testing procedures as required based on project

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
• Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
• Industry Consensus Standards
• Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in the wireless telecommunications industry
• General understanding and or working knowledge in one or more of the following platforms and/or technologies: CDMA, EVDO, LTE, VoLTE
• Operating Systems and applications including: UNIX, Windows, MS Office
• Data Collection Test Equipment: Pilot scanners, baseline equipment, spectrum analyzers
• Should have a good understanding of engineering concepts, and must show aptitude and desire to learn and advance in a technical field.
• Proficient in office computer applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers.

Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Pay Range in the United States: $55K - $81K based upon geography, skills, and experience. May also be eligible for performance incentive opportunity based on company and individual goals and performance