RF Engineer Job Description
RF engineer
provides root cause analysis and solution on E2E VoLTE/LTE technical issues including performance degradation & customer problems.
RF Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
If you enjoy working on equipment’s manufactured by Ericsson, Nortel, Nokia, Siemens and have the right knowledge of optimization, HSPA throughput and power utilization you will love working in the environment
You will be responsible for the performance of RF network design, planning & optimization activities
Excellent verbal and written communications skills through the use of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Project, Excel and AutoCAD
Use creativity and sound judgment to provide the proper design and optimization of the portion of the network assigned to them
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) assistance to other engineering groups in the area of datalink and RF engineering
Support System Integration Lab (SIL) integration and flight test of datalink and RF functions
Working on testing and optimizing RF subcircuit such as RF, power, analog /digital and audio circuits
Architect and design low cost WiFi RF, GPS solutions for portable cameras, camera accessories and other Wireless products
DFM review with the cross functioning team such as mechanical, electrical hardware, firmware/software, and product ID team, to ensure WiFi RF and GPS performance
DFM review with antenna vendor, ensure design for manufacturability in high volume production
RF Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RF Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: FCC, NSA, RF, NTIA, IC, EMC, PTCRB, SCH, ADS, BICSI
Education for RF Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RF engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Technical, Mathematics, Education, Science, Design
Skills for RF Engineer
Desired skills for RF engineer include:
Atoll
HSPA throughput and power utilization you will love working in the environment
Optimization
Excel
SQL scripting
VB Scripting
RF theory and practice
LTE/VoLTE technology
LTE
Ability to prepare network plans
Desired experience for RF engineer includes:
Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline
Knowledge of RF testing and calibration techniques combined with practical PCB component changes and modifications required for on-site investigations
Knowledge of 3GPP standards in relation to RF parametric testing
Experience with customer support for RF transceiver subsystems
Development of system test compliance procedures and specifications for IC, RF engine, and platform level testing
Ability to work closely with IC design engineers during system definition phase
RF Engineer Examples
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RF Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a RF engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RF engineer
- Use specialized RF test and measurement instrumentation (noise figure analyzer, VNA, network analyzer)
- Support product development from other functions
- May provide some training assistance to lower level engineers
- Responsible for conducting moderately complex network system administration and design engineering activities to maximize network capacity
- Performs engineering functions related to interconnect equipment and facilities, signaling systems, switches and traffic
- Responsible for independently performing professional engineering assignments in functional area which involves the planning, evaluation and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria
- Ability to interface with cross-functional team members to gain the support required to accomplish their assignments
- Create, use, and communicate project status tracking
- Develop system scenarios about the interactions between system components
- Coordinate internal interface information for relevant controls and status
Qualifications for RF engineer
- 3 years’ experience in Engineering role involving vehicle EMC design review, verification or 2 years RF Design review
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics plus three (3) years of experience in the design and testing of printed circuit boards for RF/microwave frequencies OR six (6) years of experience in the design and testing of printed circuit boards for RF/microwave frequencies
- Technical experience in the areas of signal processing, signal exploitation, direction finding, surveillance systems, geolocation, embedded systems, electromagnetics, antennas, communications systems, or radio-frequency (RF) analysis and design
- Experience using RF/microwave test equipment
- Possess knowledge of radar and microwave transmission and receive systems
- Experience with regulatory requirements and process for wireless consumer devices, such as FCC, TIA/EIA, CTIA, ETSI
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RF Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a RF engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RF engineer
- Checking and rectify PCI swap, coverage and handover related issue, RRU faults
- Drive tests Analysis and verification of KPI targets by verifying RSRP, RSRQ, & SINR and Throughput
- Analyze site performance after integration through drive test measurements and/or OSS measurements
- Engineer low cost WiFi RF, GPS solutions for portable cameras, camera accessories and other Wireless products
- Performs advanced monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Works with the operations team to troubleshoot site network problems
- Addresses customer and employee complaints received
- Performs coverage design, capacity, and performance activities
- Familiarity with FCC regulations with respect to emission requirements and limits such as the FCC OET Bulletin 65
- Performs development, testing, and validation of RF feature plan proposals
Qualifications for RF engineer
- Proven ability to work independently with little direction, able to multi-task and direct Junior engineers
- Demonstrated technical expertise in performing complicated and difficult RF engineering work
- 2+ minimum years of experience as a demonstrated technical expert
- Proficient of control systems and control algorithms/techniques
- Proficient with accelerating structures and UHV materials and assembly techniques
- Experience with a finite element method solver for electromagnetic structures such as HFSS or Microwave Studio
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RF Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a RF engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RF engineer
- Must use creativity and sound judgment to provide the proper design and optimization of the portion of the network assigned to them
- Design, regulatory and implementation clarification/coordination for macros, small cells and In-Building on the nations number one LTE Network
- Performing cost justification studies
- Developing state-of-the-art RF, IR, and laser signature models
- Understanding and applying math and physics principles
- Generating and evaluating threat data using various prediction tools
- Developing state-of-the-art IR and laser tool sets to supplement signature model development
- Performing analysis in support of missile defense activities
- Documenting and presenting work to internal and external customers
- Analyzing and understanding signature prediction tools
Qualifications for RF engineer
- Candidate must have the physical ability to support shipboard work that includes carrying heavy equipment (sometimes in access of 40 pounds)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Physics, Mathematics or related field
- Work, military, or coursework experience includes Communication systems, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Radar systems, Electronic Warfare systems, Electromagnetic (EM) field measurements, or E3 testing
- Familiarity with Navy shipboard protocol
- Proficient with software programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
- New requirements support as assigned, to include engineering and/or integration of system modifications, range reconfigurations, and range infrastructure
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RF Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a RF engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RF engineer
- Provide technical expertise to the Special Communications (SC) Roadmap, Investment Strategy, Strategic Plans, and Enterprise Strategy efforts
- Provide strategic direction from RF Design perspective on new solutions including antenna design, placement, predicted coverage, efficient plumbing
- Create multi-year strategy using various data sources to recommend new solutions for in building and outdoor locations for an every growing HetNET
- Develop design tools/methodologies involving an integration of RF Design and System Performance tools to achieve accurate HetNET solutions
- Interface with Engineering to improve selection process and timeline for RF Design projects
- Create processes and algorithms for junior engineers to increase efficiency
- Identify automation strategies for designing a large number of solutions in short time
- Identify new innovative methods to prioritize capacity solutions and increase efficiency of CAPEX and OPEX
- Work with Regulatory teams to help streamline process to achieve approved solutions in an improved timeline
- Increase teams long range planning skills and design methodologies/tools to work toward an integrated multi-year plan including macros, small cells, ODAS, and carrier adds
Qualifications for RF engineer
- Inoperative systems support as assigned, to include
- Support to the Configuration Management (CM) program to include the evaluation and monitoring of all modifications to Electronic Warfare/Integrated Air Defense System (EW/IADS) equipment or infrastructure, the generation of change requests to improve operability/reliability/maintainability, and ensuring that applicable CM standards are adhered to
- Highly experienced in the use of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
- Design experience with common RF transceivers, such as ZigBee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- MS Degree in Electrical Engineering desired
- Knowledge of RF systems (ESMR and 3G/4G cellular) and associated RF equipment preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of RF engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RF engineer
- Serves as subject matter expert on GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA/LTE and emerging technology theory
- Perform custom antenna design work involving embedded systems
- Work closely with other RF and mechanical engineers to meet very challenging antenna packaging and performance requirements
- Perform RF/analog circuit design in support of antenna systems
- Develop methods for modifying systems to include new capabilities
- Perform schematic capture work in support of PCB designs
- Mentor junior engineers to improve technical capabilities
- Assist in providing direction for future product development efforts
- Provide RF design and analysis technical expertise in support of multiple space and weapon system programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects
- Conduct RF performance analyses including latency and throughput budgets, antenna patterns, radar cross-sections, and link margins
Qualifications for RF engineer
- Expertise in design, integration and testing of SIGINT systems, particularly SIGINT payloads
- Thorough knowledge of systems engineering as applied to satellite/ground architectures, spacecraft and payloads
- Experience with wireless networks or software defined radio
- MS or MA degree in Engineering, Logistics, Science or a Relevant Technical Discipline
- Strong embedded software debugging skills on real time operating systems
- Good knowledge of RF and analog circuits is highly preferred