Associate Engineer
Position Overview:
Entry level Associate Engineers who will be assisting with wireless projects for multiple carriers in various geographic markets.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct Electromagnetic Emission Testing and analysis.
- Perform Continuous Wave Drive Testing and analysis.
- Assist with Model Tuning Drive Testing and analysis.
- Assist with other miscellaneous wireless projects as needed
- Assist with RF Site Design and candidate analysis.
- Good understanding of RF channel environment (fast fading, slow fading, time dispersion, scattering,
- diffraction, wave length/frequency dependence, etc.) and proper prediction model selection (Okomura,
- Hata, COST231, etc.) and their key parameters calibration for various frequencies.
- Utilize optimization techniques (proper antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance,
- mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, neighbor list
- analysis, etc.) for optimal site/cluster performance.
- Post process drive test data.
- Good understanding of various access and modulation schemes.
Education and Experience:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Communications/Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree..
- Knowledge of RF Propagation Link Budget Analysis, RF Interface Theory.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of multiple access technologies including: CDMA, GSM, iDEN, TDMA, etc.
Other Requirements:
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Work Independently and as a team
- Ability to read and follow maps and drive-routes
- 100% Travel Required
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
- English Fluency (oral, written)