5-7 years of experience in RF design and DAS deployment
Proven iBwave skills (Level 2 certification or equivalent)
Experience with mobile operator submittal packages
In-building wireless experience with various DAS OEMs
Strong project management and documentation skills
Ability to troubleshoot network issues under pressure
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
Review and optimize iBwave DAS designs for carrier compliance
Create and manage mobile submittal packages
Document radio and IP networking designs with detailed diagrams
Coordinate field teams for correct installation and cabling
Commission signal sources and optimize DAS performance
Plan and oversee acceptance testing activities
Create close-out packages and resolve open issues
Benefits
Medical and Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
Engineer, In-building RF Design and Deployment
You must be currently authorized to work in the United States. CTS will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visa or immigration status (for example, H-1B or employment-based permanent residence) for this position.
The Forte Neutral Source team is seeking an Engineer, In-Building RF Design and Deployment who brings broad experience designing cellular DAS systems that meet the mobile operator requirements using iBwave™ tools and hands-on DAS deployment experience. The Engineer, In-Building RF Design and Deployment will work as part of a disciplined project management team to review DAS designs, make updates, create submittal packages, manage deployments, create close-out packages, and resolve performance issues with completed systems.
What you will do:
RF Design & Carrier Compliance
Review and optimize existing iBwave DAS designs for carrier compliance (band plans, sectorization, head-end topology).
Refine designs to meet coverage, capacity, zoning, and venue constraints.
Create and manage mobile submittal packages through final approval.
Develop project-specific signal source bill of material aligned with technical, operational, and financial objectives.
Signal Source Deployment
Document the radio and IP networking design and craft detailed rack and wiring diagrams
Coordinate field teams to ensure sites are installed and cabled correctly for signal source commissioning activities.
Coordinate with onsite System Performance Engineers (SPEs) and when required, travel to a site and perform the SPE role: Commission signal sources through coordination with carriers and OEM personnel, assist in optimizing DAS, set gains/AGC, balance UL/DL, manage noise floors, and mitigate PIM/oscillation/pilot pollution.
Plan and oversee the execution of any necessary acceptance testing: e911, Functional Call Test, walk testing.
Coordinate post installation data collection activities, create close out packages, and resolve any open issues with the submitted packages.
Ensure measurable KPIs (e.g., =95% design-area coverage to spec, session retention targets, throughput) are met within the close-out reports.
What you'll bring:
Required
Proven iBwave skills (Level 2 certification or equivalent) with sufficient previous experience to review designs, identify improvements, make necessary changes and optimize.
Experience creating or reviewing mobile operator submittal packages with a broad understanding of the operator's design requirements and expectations.
In-building wireless experience with proficiency across various DAS OEMs (ADRF, Corning, Andrew, JMA, SOLiD) and operator-grade small cells (Ericsson, Nokia, Andrew).
Past experience with commissioning and optimization to ensure field teams are performing the work correctly and to perform the work if called upon.
Experience working within groups using comprehensive project management tools to guide and track deployment activities.
Demonstrated ability for prioritizing activities, time management and organizing work activities.
Demonstrated project execution in multi-site programs with remote field teams; excellent documentation and stakeholder communication.
Highly motivated and self-driven with ability to identify and complete tasks without direct supervision.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to troubleshoot network problems and work under pressure during both business hours and if called upon, in off-hours.
Preferred
Cellular network operator integration experience with AT&T, Verizon, and/or T-Mobile.
OEM certifications (any of ADRF/Corning/CommScope/JMA/SOLiD)
Experience with DAS-alternative neutral-host architectures (Ericsson Radio Dot, Andrew OneCell).
Experience creating CIQs and other configuration activities on cellular radio systems such as Ericsson, Nokia, or Andrew.
BS/BA in Engineering (or equivalent experience in RF/DAS systems).
Work Setup 100% remote within the contiguous U.S., with periodic travel for key deployments and escalations.
Salarycommensurate with experience in 110k -135k lrange
This position is full time and includes Company Benefits (Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), LTD/ STD, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays).
You must be currently authorized to work in the United States. CTS will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visa or immigration status (for example, H-1B or employment-based permanent residence) for this position.
