RAN Design Engineer

Ran Engineer

Location: Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Length: 6 months contract to hire

Payrate range: $50 - $55

Shift: TBD

This position is responsible for the Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering of our client's network. This job position requires the individual to be knowledgeable in RF theory and RF design principles, especially for LTE networks. Overall responsibilities include RF design, RF capacity planning, RF traffic analysis, RF parameter calculations (such as link budgets), and RF equipment specification & selection. This position has responsibility for supporting disaster/storm recovery efforts.

Job Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Wireless Engineering required
• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Wireless Engineering desired
• 2+ years of work experience as an RF Engineer desired
• Knowledge of RF systems (3G/4G/5G) and associated RF equipment preferred
• Knowledge of LTE networks desired
• Knowledge of RF propagation modeling software, including Atoll, strongly preferred
• Knowledge of FCC rules/licensing and FAA regulations desired
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer applications required
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Excellent oral & written communication skills required

Major Job Responsibilities

1. RF Engineering for the LTE network, which includes:
• Performing detailed, site-level RF planning
• Calculating co-channel interference possibilities
• Calculating cell site RF parameters, such as link budgets
• Utilizing automated frequency planning / Physical Cell ID planning tools
• Specifying the cell site antenna system and associated parameters
• Defining call models and traffic profiles
• Running traffic simulations
• Analyzing cell site traffic loading trends, forecasting traffic demand and developing solutions to serve the demand
• Calculating and analyzing cell site radiation contours to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Producing RF coverage prediction maps and charts
• Specifying the RF equipment and components to be used in the cell sites and creating RFDS sheets
• Designing in-building coverage solutions/Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Project managing RF equipment installations/upgrades/replacements

1. Serve as an RF Engineering subject matter expert on standard organizations (i.e., ATIS and 3GPP) and for RF safety compliance, as well as in support of Sales with customer meetings and presentations
2. Support RF Engineering response efforts and provide a communications path between RF Engineering and the Emergency Response Team
3. Develop innovative solutions to address coverage and capacity needs during disaster/storm recovery

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.

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