Radio Frequency Engineer

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Our Network Engineering team keeps us ahead of the competition. You will proactively provide support for overall network performance as a member of the RF Design Team. You will be responsible for the design and optimization of sites in a geographic area. You'll have a positive impact on our organization, and change the way that our customers live, work, and play.

• Working with Capacity Planning and System Performance engineers to identify and kick off new search areas for cell sites, walk candidate locations, approve site locations and create RF site designs.

• Optimizing 5G, LTE and Radio Access Networks using traditional and innovative methods.

• Interfacing with project managers, real estate, construction, field operations, engineering, sales, marketing, finance and regulatory to ensure that our network quality and financial objectives are met.

• Improving the performance of voice and data wireless networks.

• Partnering with System Performance to improve various Network Key Performance Indicators.

• Utilizing internal tools to process regulatory compliance.

• Performing Macro, Small Cell, and In Building design. Including antenna selection and placement, utilize knowledge of GSM, LTE, CDMA 1x, EVDO, 5G and microwave to contribute in network design.

• Supporting the investigation and resolution of customer complaints.

• Working on new cell sites, making sure sites are properly integrated into the network and optimized for peak performance.

• Proactively looking for areas to improve overall network performance. Finding and resolving system issues on the network by utilizing traditional and non-traditional means.

• Providing leadership and direction to your team as well as other network teams.

• Interacting with cross functional teams to deploy and optimize the best components for efficiency and reliability.

• Providing subject matter expertise by helping to train new team members as well as mentor current engineers.

• Taking ownership of issues and driving them to resolution.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in RF design and optimization.

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

• A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.

• Knowledge of RF theory and practice, as well as LTE/VoLTE technology.

• Experience in design & optimization of LTE/VoLTE networks.

• Expert knowledge of propagation modeling software such as Planet EV, Atoll etc.

• Understanding of LTE network KPIs and key parameters.

• Experience with Model Tuning.

• Proficient in office computer applications: Various RF tools such as Mapinfo, post processing software etc., MS office. Knowledge of SQL scripting, VB Scripting, and other professional software is plus.

• Excellent knowledge of Excel including VB macro creation and worksheet manipulation.

• Presentation skills and ability to create Power Points.

• Excellent analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment and resolve issues.

• Superior organizational time management, prioritization, and project planning skills.

• Strong leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to build trust and engagement, and act as an influencer/leader at all levels within the group.

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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