Engineer, In-building RF Design and DeploymentYou 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 with broad experience designing cellular DAS systems that meet mobile operator requirements using iBwave™. The Engineer, In-Building RF Design will work as part of a disciplined engineering and project management team to review DAS designs, make updates, create submittal packages, and produce close-out documentation that meets the rigorous requirements of cellular carriers.
What you will doRF 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 carrier submittal packages through final approval.
- Develop project-specific signal source bill of material that meet technical, operational and financial objectives.
- Own the post-installation closeout process: coordinate data collection, analyze results against design and carrier acceptance criteria, deliver complete closeout packages, and resolve any open items on 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 bringRequired- Proven iBwave skills (Level 3 certification or equivalent) with proven experience with design reviews, identifying improvements, making necessary changes, and optimizing.
- Experience working on in-building projects with AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile either directly as an employee or as a contractor/supplier to these companies.
- In-building wireless experience with proficiency across various DAS OEMs (ADRF, Corning, CommScope, JMA, SOLiD) and operator-grade small cells (Ericsson, Nokia, Andrew).
- Experience creating or reviewing mobile operator submittal packages with a broad understanding of the operator's design requirements and expectations.
- Experience using project management tools to plan and track deployment activities across teams.
- Proven delivery on multi-site programs with remote field teams, backed by clear documentation and stakeholder communication.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities, strong time management and organize work activities.
- Highly motivated and self-driven with ability to identify and complete tasks without direct supervision.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure during business hours and when needed, off-hours.
Preferred- Cellular network operator integration experience with T-Mobile, AT&T and/or Verizon.
- 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 Commscope.
- BS/BA in Engineering (or equivalent experience in RF/DAS systems).
Work Setup100% remote within the contiguous U.S., with periodic travel for key deployments and escalations.
Salarycommensurate with experience in 100k -130k l
rangeThis 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. 
