RF Engineer-EvDO/CDMA Optimization

RF Engineer
EvDO/CDMA Optimization

Summary

The RF Engineer is responsible for the optimization of cell sites in a CDMA/EvDO wireless network with the goal of improving system performance including but not limited to reducing lost calls, ineffective attempts, improving data through-put, and improving call delivery. Other responsibilities include: troubleshooting and resolving system problems that include, but are not limited to, handoff failures, frequency related issues, inter-modulation, poor originations, radio and network blocking, BTS/BSC hardware issues, interconnect, high CDMA FER, poor Ec/Io and C/I, low data rate and data capacity, RLP retransmissions and aborts, TCP/IP issues; troubleshooting and resolving customer service issues in a timely fashion; verifying and optimizing new network equipment to meet or exceed original network configurations; and providing test services in support. Proactively conducts long term planning to ensure long lead performance solutions are tracked and included in network upgrades/redesigns, and ensuring network performance maintains consistency with changing requirements and needs of the business. Support development and approval of new cell site search area locations as required for traffic needs, baseline needs, and other performance issues; and leads projects by coordinating teams; developing schedules; identifying action items; and completing deliverables on time and under budget.

Requirements

•BS in Electrical Engineering

•Proficient in Theory and Implementation of Digital Communication System, RF Propagation, CDMA/EvDO Functionality and Operation, IP Functionality.

•Minimum 2 years experience in CDMA and EvDO wireless communication systems.

•Minimum 2 years experience optimizing CDMA (IS-95, IS-2000 Voice and Data, EvDO) wireless/cellular systems.

•Experience with huawei equipment preferred.

•Familiar with FAA/FCC/RF Emissions Regulatory Process and Requirements.

•Operating/Using test equipment including: DataPro, pilot scanners, baseline equipment, spectrum analyzers.

•Ability to work flexible hours and support night or weekend work as needed.

•Able to travel 100%

forward application to [email protected] or visit our website at www.merittel.com

application close 11th June 2010