Field Engineer (RF/DAS - Entry Level)

Company Description

RF Connect is a team of industry leaders transforming connectivity. We invest in our team, have fun, and give back to our community. We lead the way in the design, deployment, and support of high performance wireless networks and solutions. Our philosophy is simple - hire the best people, do the best work, and set the standard for the industry. Due to our growth and national expansion, we are currently seeking highly motivated, experienced, customer-oriented team members who are looking for an organization where they can make a major contribution and be an integral part of continued growth.

Job Description

As the Field Engineer, you will learn from Senior Field Engineers and support the pre/post-sale project deployment engineering, monitoring and maintenance process, and the deployment engineering processes for the sale and deployment of advanced Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Wi-Fi, Point-to-Point and other communication systems to operators and enterprise customers throughout RF Connect’s customer area. You will utilize signal test equipment and software to conduct facility surveys in the areas of outdoor and indoor cellular, 2-way radio and Wi-Fi signal strength and path. You will also review installation specifications, along with owner requirements and manufacturer’s instructions, to determine and evaluate installation sites.

In this role you can be virtual (within the USA, eastern/central time zone preferred) and will report to the Field Engineering Supervisor. You should be able to work productively in a remote and independent setting and be within commuting distance of a major airport for travel needs (50%-75%+)

What You'll Do (responsibilities)

• Work with leadership in the direction, assignment, and completion of deployment engineering tasks for RF Connect’s pre and post sales DAS and general RF business.
• Lead the operation of project Warranty, Monitoring and Maintenance contracts  
• Ensure delivery dates are met for internal and external deployment activities.
• Review and approve data before release from Engineering.  
• Provide pre-sales support by conducting site evaluations to assess coverage and facility conditions and DAS constructability as necessary.  
• Collect and process data with mobile software and phones for both baseline benchmarking and post-DAS verification.  
• Post-Install commissioning and optimization as required.  
• Perform CW - RF path lost testing to validate system designs on customer premises.
• Utilize iBwave design software to predict RF propagation as needed.
• Prepare and review BOMs and design presentations as needed.
• Make recommendations to customers, account managers, and RF Connect management regarding DAS deployments.
• Document designs and follow-up with project support during Deployment phase.
• Perform on-site commissioning and optimization.
• Give feedback of performance of deployment engineers. 
• Work with Project Managers to maintain and beat project budgets for services performed and deployments. 
• Perform on-site site surveys to include constructability and RF benchmarking as required.
• Balance competing requirements between projects, PMs, Sales, Maintenance SLAs, and find solutions to provide services while balancing business needs.

Qualifications

Experience You Have

• Previous experience in a telecommunications role and systems environment (RF, DAS, Wireless, or similar industry) or an equivalent combination of education/internship experience
• Technical knowledge and ability to establish and apply processes and solutions
• Engineering/Estimating experience
• Wireless RF systems
• Attention to detail
• Administrative timeliness and excellence
• Proven superior customer relationship skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership by example
• Responsible for all test equipment, tools, vehicles, (location, condition, calibrations etc.)
• Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated organization skills, time management, attention to detail, team-oriented communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines are strongly preferred

Educational/Vocational Training You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Science (or related field), and/or equivalent experience/certifications, or working towards a degree
• Knowledge of DAS OEMs – Commscope/Andrew, Corning/Mobile Access, JMA, ADRF, SOLID (any existing certifications a plus)
• Familiarity with iBwave, JDSU, Invex, AutoCAD

Environmental/Physical Demands

• Must be capable of lifting within regulatory limits
• In accordance with customer site requirements, COVID vaccination may be required prior to entry.
• This position sometimes operates in commercial construction sites, hospitals, and occupied commercial & government buildings. Some activities require the use of a ladder or lift and standing or walking for extended periods of time. When in the office uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: USA (telecommute/remote), only US-based candidates with US work authorization considered, no outside recruiters 
Education Level: High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Travel: Regular national travel required, as needed to support the business/department

Compensation Package

• Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Health benefits
• HSA w/ company matching
• 401k w/ company matching
• PTO w/ rollover

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.