RF Engineer

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

Our network engineering team keeps us ahead of the competition. As an RF Engineer, you’ll be redesigning mature network areas to minimize capacity constraints and improve SINR while working with other areas of network to ensure performance fixes and initiatives are in place. You’ll play a key role in making sure our customers continue to enjoy the crystal-clear connections and outstanding call performance that we’re known for.

• Managing search area issuance, candidate assessment, and approvals.
• Partnering with System Performance to improve various network KPIs.
• Using internal tools to process regulatory compliance.
• Working on new cell sites, making sure the site is properly integrated into the network and optimized for peak performance.
• Performing Macro/Small Cell design/In Building design, including antenna selection and placement.
• Using knowledge of GSM, LTE, CDMA 1x, EVDO and microwave to contribute to network design.

Where you'll be working...

This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

What we’re looking for...

You take ownership of issues and their successful resolution. You’re proactive, driven to find improvement opportunities, and creative and persistent in solving problems. Your outstanding time management, prioritization, and planning skills help you thrive in a dynamic work environment. A committed teammate, mentoring and developing more junior team members is important to you.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of 4G and 5G network KPIs.
• Knowledge of RF theory and 4G/5G technologies.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• Experience in design & optimization of 4G/5G networks.
• Expert knowledge of propagation modeling using Atoll.
• Experience with Model Tuning.
• Knowledge of various RF tools such as MapInfo or post processing software.
• Knowledge of SQL scripting or VB Scripting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Tableau creation and worksheet manipulation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).