RF Design Engineer

Innovating the pathways of tomorrow’s connectivity.

RF Engineer/Designer

Irvine, CA (Or Oakland, CA; NYC, NY; Atlanta, GA or Austin, TX)

About the role

Are you a proponent of developing and maintaining the technology that enables wireless communication? The design engineer will be responsible for the design of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). In this role, candidates will be expected to attend site surveys, develop RF link budgets, create DAS designs (iBwave tool) with propagation plots, and prepare technical proposals.

What you’ll be doing

As part of the operations team, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing Boldyn Networks neutral host wireless solutions. At all levels, colleagues will rely on your experience designing, optimizing, analyzing, and improving performance of our DAS systems. It’s a role with a lot of variety, and day-to-day, you’ll mainly be involved with: 

• Design of in-building multi-carrier wireless networks in airports, tunnels, stadiums, arenas, campuses, and other large venues – for CDMA, GSM, UMTS, WIFI, and LTE systems.
• Participate in site walks of venues to determine the design parameters and key performance metric (KPI) criteria which influence the design.
• Plan and develop design in accordance with design standards to ensure system quality and meet customer requirements.
• Use RF tools (iBwave, Atoll, Planet) to perform radio propagation modeling and prediction and perform propagation model tuning and integration.
• Build 3-dimensional models using design software, e.g. iBwave, and utilize data analysis tools for finalizing designs and recommendations.
• Review design deliverables, identify risks and plans to mitigate risks.
• Update designs to accommodate changes made during system implementation and testing.
• Develop Bill of Materials and design proposals.

What you’ll bring

Think you could make a difference here? We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about the welfare of our team. You’ll want to make an impact from day one. With big ideas about how to improve our culture and the knowledge to get people on board. You will also have some of the following:

• Expert working knowledge of various cellular wireless technologies LTE, BRS, C-Band, NR, WIFI.
• Expert working knowledge of various WLAN technologies 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
• Expert working knowledge with RF design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with DAS vendors: CommScope, SOLiD, ADRF, Corning, JMA Wireless, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with Small Cell designs and integration.
• Strong working knowledge with RF Data collection and analysis tools.
• Model indoor propagation and capacity to determine antenna placement and equipment needs.
• Fiber Optic technology.
• Proven ability to work proactively as a team to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to provide a technical review to customers to explain all aspects of design and equipment components.
• Ability to read and interpret facility and architectural drawings.
• Create system equipment and material list.
• Technical knowledge (variety of principles and techniques) of Radio Frequency technologies including ability to understand and interpret propagation models.
• Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Self-starter able to work under aggressive project schedules and provide customer oversight.
• Ability to perform field work at indoor/outdoor venues.
• Ability to travel as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with educational focus on RF communications and cellular technologies.
• Typically 5+ years industry related experience in the architecture and design of large complex in-building systems to include Stadium and other High Density networks.
• 3 to 5 years DAS design experience (minimum) 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• iBwave Level I Certification (minimum)
• iBwave Level II Certification (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of Atoll, planet or other outdoor propagation tools.
• DAS OEM Certifications
• WLAN Certifications

About us

At Boldyn Networks, we’re reimagining the future of interconnectivity. Our network solutions are solving some of tomorrow’s greatest challenges. We are one team across the globe. Always listening. Learning. We value different perspectives and challenge each other to be our best. Here, you can change lives today and create a better tomorrow.

Why work with us?

We’re large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, giving you the opportunity to work on exciting projects and expand your skills. You’ll be surrounded by talented colleagues who thrive on solving problems, just like you. Together, you’ll make your mark on projects that matter and find new strengths along the way.

We also offer:

• Salary: $110,000 - $125,000
• Annual Bonus: 10%
• Thousands of LinkedIn Learning courses
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive benefit packages
• Parental leave with up to 20 weeks paid at full salary
• Vacation starting at 15 days increasing with length of service
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 4 days off each year to volunteer

Ready to apply?

Are you ready to create an impact that will last for generations? Join us at Boldyn Networks today. Hit apply and follow the instructions to get started.

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