RF Engineer

Job Title: Sr. RF Deployment Engineer - Private 5G (P5G)

Remote

Long Term Contract

Job Summary: We are seeking a high-caliber Senior RF Engineer to lead the site survey, design, and deployment of a mission-critical Private 5G (P5G) network across five major airports. This role demands a blend of site surveying, precise indoor/outdoor RF modeling, and complex infrastructure deployment in a highly regulated aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Surveys: Conduct extensive physical walk-tests and drive-tests across 5 airport campuses to map existing RF environments, interference, and structural obstacles.
• P5G Network Design: Design macro and indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) or small cells tailored to aviation needs (e.g., tarmac coverage, baggage handling, terminal IoT).
• Deployment & Integration: Oversee the physical installation, commissioning, and integration of P5G gNodeBs, antennas, and edge computing hardware.

• Network Design: Architect indoor and outdoor P5G networks utilizing Small Cells, gNodeBs, and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).
• Site Surveys: Conduct physical walk-tests, drive-tests, and spectrum analysis to identify interference, signal dead zones, and optimal hardware placement.
• Spectrum Management: Plan and manage spectrum allocation, focusing heavily on CBRS (Shared Spectrum), mid-band, or millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies.
• Deployment & Commissioning: Oversee the physical installation, configuration, and integration of P5G radio hardware with the local 5G Core.
• Optimization & SLA Validation: Fine-tune RF parameters to meet strict enterprise Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for ultra-reliable low-latency (URLLC) and high throughput.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex RF coverage issues, hardware faults, and packet loss in live enterprise environments.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• P5G Expertise: Minimum 2–3 years of direct experience with 4G/5G private cellular networks and Standalone (SA) architectures.
• Software Tools: Advanced proficiency in RF planning and survey software, specifically iBwave (Design/Wi-Fi), Atoll, Nemo, or Celona Planner.
• Protocol Knowledge: Deep understanding of 3GPP standards, CBRS SAS (Spectrum Access System) coordination, and IP networking basics.

• Experience: 5+ years in RF engineering, with a proven track record in Private 5G (P5G) or CBRS deployments.
• Aviation Environment Savvy: Prior experience deploying wireless networks in airports, ports, or highly secured transit hubs is strongly preferred.
• Hardware Proficiency: Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and P5G network verification tools.