RF Engineer

GroupA

$70K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience in the field
  • Strong background in RF and wireless technologies
  • Proficient with RF test equipment and tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers, power meters)
  • Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
  • Valid driving license required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct site surveys and visit client locations across Oregon using a rental car
  • Remediate network gear issues in buildings and homes requiring RF investigation
  • Troubleshoot radios in the field with testing equipment
  • Update device status in the database
  • Collaborate with customers to resolve network problems
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and network device statuses
  • Complete reports, attend meetings, and update databases as needed

Benefits

  • Rental car provided for site visits
  • Opportunity to work independently on troubleshooting tasks
  • Engagement with diverse client locations and scenarios
  • Chance to collaborate with project management and engineering teams during field operations
Full Job Description
*At this time, we are only accepting applications from candidates who are local to the Oregon Area*

Role Description
The Field Engineer works closely with the local Project Manager and account teams to assist in all aspects of deploying and supporting client hardware and related systems in supporting client's network. Candidate must have the ability to work independently to troubleshoot network problems, perform radio frequency (RF) coverage tests, and gather survey data.

Responsibilities:
*We will provide you with a rental car and you'll be driving throughout Oregon to conduct site surveys and visit client locations.
• Remediate network gear in buildings and at homes that will require a RF investigation and or failed gear.
• Troubleshoot radios out in the field using supplied test equipment.
• Update a database containing the status of devices
• Participate with the customer in resolving network problems
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and status of Network Devices configured and/or troubles
• Take direction from field engineering management, lead field engineers, and project management to maintain productivity goals.
• Complete reports, update databases, and attend meetings as needed and provide status of work performed.
• Drive to various field network locations requiring onsite troubleshooting.
• Maintain and safeguard client laptop, test equipment, access badges, keys, and other assets from damage and/or loss.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
• Strong background and experience with RF and wireless technologies.
• A strong understanding of RF and propagation theory as well as experience with RF test equipment and tools such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, sweep testers and drive test software.
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot various electronic and RF systems.
• Candidate must have strong PC skills with software such as, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Candidate must have strong verbal, written, and organizational skills; the ability to directly interface with customers and vendors; maintain a professional appearance; and work independently.

Required Skills
• 3+ years of professional experience in the field
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Work independently and multi-task with minimum supervision
• Team player
• Must possess a valid driving license

Desired Skills and Experience
• Experience and knowledge of gas, water and electric utility meter reading and related technologies
• Experience with GIS mapping software such as MapInfo
• Experience with GPS and coordinate data
• Experience with RF propagation software

Additional Information

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