Enterprise Sales Engineer - DAS (Midwest / Mountain Region)

Communication Technology Services

• $120K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of RF engineering and pre-sales experience in DAS/Small Cell sector
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical field
  • Proficiency in at least 3 DAS OEM platforms (CommScope, JMA Wireless, Corning, SOLiD, ADRF)
  • Familiarity with RAN integration for Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung Networks
  • Knowledge of LTE, 5G NR, CBRS, and Public Safety bands
  • Certification in iBwave Design (Level 2 or 3 preferred)
  • Proficiency with industry tools such as PCTEL/Keysight and Anritsu/Viavi spectrum analyzers

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical discovery and architect custom DAS solutions
  • Support sales with technical presentations, RFP/RFI responses, and showcasing capabilities
  • Collaborate to create accurate Scopes of Work, solution diagrams, and bill of materials
  • Steer customer requirements to highlight CTS strengths
  • Ensure seamless operational transition and handoff of technical documentation
  • Provide ongoing support for existing client upsells and technology refresh initiatives
  • Attend industry events to deliver demonstrations and gather market insights

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off policies
  • Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
Enterprise Sales Engineer - DAS (Midwest / Mountain Region)

Location: Remote (Preference for Chicago, IL or Denver, CO area)

Travel: Up to 25% within Midwest & Mountain Regions

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Sales Engineer with deep expertise in Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to drive technical deal strategy across our Midwest and Mountain regions.

In this role, you will partner directly with the Sales team to qualify, design, scope, quote, and win complex in-building and outdoor enterprise wireless solutions. You are a technical subject matter expert capable of managing the full pre-sales lifecycle-from initial RF benchmarking and design to final carrier commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Pre-Sales & Strategy
  • Solution Architecture: Lead technical discovery, analyze client infrastructure, and architect custom DAS and cellular solutions tailored to client needs and business goals.
  • Deal Support: Partner with Sales Representatives to conduct technical presentations, present RFP/RFI responses, and demonstrate CTS capabilities to potential enterprise clients.
  • Proposal & Scope Creation: Collaborate with Design Engineers and Operations to build accurate Scopes of Work (SOWs), spec sheets, solution diagrams, and detailed bill of materials (BOM).
  • Competitive Positioning: Help steer customer technical requirements toward CTS strengths and articulate value propositions relative to competitive options.

Delivery Hand-Off & Customer Success
  • Operational Transition: Serve as the technical bridge between Sales, Operations, and Engineering. Ensure seamless handoff of technical documentation to the implementation team for execution.
  • Account Support: Provide ongoing pre-sales support for existing client upsells, expansions, and technology refresh initiatives.

Market Intelligence & Representation
  • Industry Engagement: Attend key industry events, trade shows, and regional client site visits to deliver live demonstrations and represent CTS.
  • Market Feedback: Inform leadership on emerging technology trends, client pain points, and competitive shifts to help shape product offering roadmaps.

Technical & Professional Qualifications

Technical Requirements
  • DAS OEM Proficiency: Hands-on design and commissioning experience with at least 3 of the following OEM platforms:
    • CommScope (Era, ION-E, ION-M)
    • JMA Wireless (TEKO)
    • Corning (Everon, MobileAccess, SpiderCloud)
    • SOLiD (ALLIANCE, GENESIS)
    • ADRF (ADXV Series)
  • RAN Integration: Familiarity with signal source integration for major vendors (Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung Networks).
  • Industry Tools: Proficient with iBwave Design (Level 2 or 3 certification preferred), PCTEL/Keysight scanning tools, TEMS, and Anritsu/Viavi spectrum analyzers.
  • Spectrum & Protocols: Strong knowledge of LTE, 5G NR, CBRS, and Public Safety bands (700/800 MHz).
  • Standards & KPIs: Thorough understanding of active and passive component best practices, carrier KPIs, and public safety mandate requirements.

Education & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).
  • Experience: 5+ years of dedicated RF engineering and pre-sales experience specifically in the DAS / Small Cell sector.
  • Travel: Willingness and capability to travel up to 25% for site surveys, client meetings, and commissioning milestones

Salary range $120,000- 130,000+ commensurate with experience

This position is full time and includes Company Benefits (Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), LTD/ STD, Life Insurance. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays).

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