Senior RF Design Engineer

Senior RF Design Engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a range of single operator and bespoke multi operator JOTs full production design submissions, taking ownership of the technical specification and ensuring delivery on time and within scope.
• Remote and local troubleshooting of in-building dedicated, RFoF, Small Cell & C-RAN deployed solutions. Liaising with both the client and colleagues.
• Produce, review, and evaluate detailed designs proposals, commissioning reports and handover reports.
• Support the Q&A department with design document approvals.
• Ensure HSQE is maintained throughout all aspects of the role.
• Support, guide and help train less experienced members of the Survey & Design team.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Solid understanding of RF in-building design skills, experience of multi operator designs including active RFoF DAS, Small Cell, Off-Air Repeater deployments as well as passively deployed DAS solutions.
• Experience in the industries standard radio prediction and design tool; iBwave Enterprise (Rel14). Must have the ability to design E2E RFoF and structured cabled solutions within the software.
• Good understanding of 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Generation radio networks and architectures.
• Good understanding of specific technologies i.e., GSM/UMTS/LTE-A/Wi-Fi.
• Experience with RF specific lab equipment (Network / Spectrum Analyzer, RF Signal Generator)
• Good understanding in commissioning active (RF over Fibre) DAS solutions including noise, capacity, and link budget calculations/analysis.
• Knowledge of CW survey methods as both a design validation and system commissioning tool.
• Strong customer facing skills interfacing with high profile customers i.e. UK Mobile Operators.
• Ability to share knowledge and understanding in a coherent fashion.
• Professional approach including good communication skills, especially with the client.
• Professionally qualified in an appropriate engineering or technical subject preferred but not essential.

General Abilities Include

• Must be able to achieve a UK security clearance or airport airside pass application (5-year employment history, criminal record check).
• Must be prepared to work outside of standard business hours.
• Must demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to new disciplines and technics.
• Must be prepared to work away from home in the field conducting site visits.
• Must be prepared to work away from home for extended periods (given proportional notice).
• Excellent presentation and time keeping.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Able to work from an office and remote location as required.
• Ability to adhere to project deadlines with little support from management.
• Ability to take instruction and constructive criticism from peers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word/Visio).
• Full UK driving licence. Preferably clean.