RF Engineer

When you join Verizon

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What you’ll be doing...

As an RF Engineer you’ll contribute to the RF Design of the regional wireless network.

• Searching area issuance, candidate assessment, approvals, Macro / Smalls Designs and RFdesign support for bringing these solutions on-air.
• Redesigning mature network areas to minimize capacity constraints and improve SINR while working with other areas of the network to ensure performance fixes/initiatives are in place.
• RF designing support for bringing these solutions on-air including cross functional collaboration with the Real Estate team
• Using internal tools (FUZE, ATOLL) to process regulatory compliance.
• Performing Macro/Small Cell Design/In Building design including antenna selection and placement, utilizing knowledge of 5GUWB (C-BAND, mmW), CBRS,LTEto contribute in network design are key responsibilities.
• Working on new cell sites, making sure the site is properly integrated into the network and optimized for peak performance.
• Finding and resolve system issues on the network by utilizing traditional and non-traditional means.
• Interacting with cross-functional teams to deploy and optimize components for best efficiency and reliability.

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’ll need to have:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or one or more years of work experience.
• One or more years of experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry with direct experience in RF Design & Optimization.
• Knowledge of propagation modeling software (e.g., Planet EV, Atoll).
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

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

• Master degree.
• Knowledge of SQL scripting, VB Scripting, databases.
• Experience in GIS tools such as MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Capability to be flexible to attempt alternate solutions to resolve issues and seamlessly adjust to a dynamic, changing business environment.
• Organizational time management, prioritization and project planning skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

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