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Robert Half RF Telecommunications Engineer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Description
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position: RF Telecommunications Engineer
Our client is a leading company in the telecommunications industry, seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Telecommunications Engineer. This role involves performing RF designs for 3G/4G and 5G fixed and mobile broadband networks, as well as unlicensed fixed wireless networks. You will work with base station equipment and CPE utilizing proprietary protocols, optimizing end-to-end RF design, propagation modeling, and Macro Cell deployment predictions.
Key Responsibilities:
RF Design and Optimization:
Perform RF designs for 3G/4G and 5G broadband networks.
Optimize RF design, propagation modeling, and Macro Cell deployment predictions.
Determine equipment and power configurations on various manufacturers' equipment.
Work with eNB/RAN and UE teams to develop RF solutions, including modifications to RF link budgets on a site-level basis to meet operational requirements.
Microwave Path Design:
Design microwave paths for new networks, including proposing new locations and designing paths with passive repeaters.
Client and Management Collaboration:
Establish design criteria, link budget, and traffic analysis for network design.
Update existing performance parameters for ongoing improvements.
Manage projects/processes and write technical reports.
Coaching and Leadership:
Coach, train, review, and assist lower-level professionals.
Establish and maintain operational plans to achieve functional results.
Develop innovative solutions to complex RF engineering issues.
Recommend changes to procedures/policies as needed.
FCC Advocacy:
Participate in FCC advocacy projects and remain knowledgeable of FCC rules.
Software Proficiency:
Work with tools like Forsk Atoll, Windcatcher, Actix, Accuver, MS Outlook/Word/Excel, and BQE Core.
Additional Responsibilities:
Telecommunication Network Design:
Assist in the design and oversee the installation of telecommunications equipment for inside and outside plant projects across rural US.
Facilities include electronic switching, routers, point-to-point private networks, IP Ethernet-based networks, FTTH (Fiber to the Home) or FTTB (Fiber to the Business) networks.
Cost Estimation and Industry Practices:
Estimate costs for implementation and operation.
Stay abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology.
Site Inspection and Schematic Development:
Inspect sites to determine physical configurations, locations, pathways, etc.
Assist in the development and review of schematics.
Assess existing facility needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
Vendor Communication:
Communicate with telecom vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for hardware, software, or services.
Requirements
Requirements:
Education and Licenses:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field eligible for Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or sit for the FE exam within the first year.
Must be prepared to continue education through working with professional engineers to obtain a PE license.
Skills and Abilities:
Proven ability to manage projects from planning to execution and closure.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to provide guidance and constructive feedback.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Ability to adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures consistently.
Proactive approach to achieving departmental and company goals.
Working Conditions:
Work is regularly performed in an office environment with adequate lighting, ventilation, and moderate noise levels.
This position may require extended periods of reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and navigating stairs.
Regular use of hands and fingers in operating computers and peripheral equipment.
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Requires verbal and auditory communication, as well as the ability to interact with other staff and clients.
Must be able to visually inspect work.
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