RF Engineer

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

Reports to the Engineering Manager.  Responsible for wireless carrier system design, testing and integration.  Will work with Sales and Engineering Management to develop commercial and public safety designs that meet client requirements.  Will develop bill of materials, work scopes and proposals that correspond to customer requests.  Assists in the cost estimation as it pertains to the engineering and related install scopes.

Attends training classes for OEM products to learn RF principles to become very knowledgeable in all current DAS/Small Cell technologies.

 Extensive travel required... up to 90%.

Responsibilities

• Design new, and upgrade existing, Small Cell and DAS networks
• Contribute to project estimates and proposals
• Provide guidance and training to the Sales and Operations teams
• Work with internal department managers as needed to meet company objectives
• Work with Deployment and Construction counterparts to hit project timelines and goals
• Assist Manager of Engineering in development of training programs
• Train Associate Engineers as needed to educate them on industry standards, applications, technologies and processes
• Perform radio engineering evaluation for system planning and site acquisition
• Create and use RF propagation and planning tools (IBWAVE is primary)
• As needed, conduct and oversee field test teams
• Evaluate coverage problems and new service area requirements for coverage cells
• Create CW test plans and model propagation in planning tools
• Create Benchmark test plans and direct field teams on collection requirements
• At times, identify causes of RF interference and troubleshooting interference problems with various customers
• Organize and conduct meetings as necessary to meet departmental objectives
• Assist in the management of inventory and resource assignments
• Weekly administrative activities such as timesheets and expense reports 

Personal Qualities

• Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
• Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
• Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Excellent Customer service skills
• Sense of urgency and thinks 3 steps ahead
• Think critically and problem solve
• 4 year BS (engineering or science) plus 1-3 years Telecom experience or 3-5 years minimum Telecom experience with Associate’s Degree or related College courses
• Proficient with IBWAVE, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio
• Handle confidential/ sensitive information with discretion
• Good judgment
• Familiar with Carrier testing and closeout package requirements

Working Conditions

• Use of standard office equipment
• Good vision and hearing
• Finger and wrist dexterity
• Light physical effort (usually lifting/moving 50 pounds)
• Walking up and down stairs General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
• Work indoor/outdoor with variable conditions
• Regional travel required.
• Must be able to work in the United States.