Thursday, September 07, 2006

305194 - RF Engineer II in Buffalo, NY

Thursday, September 07, 2006
RF Engineer II is responsible for performing moderately complex RF engineering activities supporting the design, development and optimization of a wireless network. Responsibilities include: performing radio propagation modeling and prediction to determine cell site location, determining equipment and power configurations, forecasting channel capacity requirements, planning and optimizing system traffic and developing design standards to ensure system quality. 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 conduct drive test data collection using Invex 3G software with experience in data post processing and analysis using Windcatcher software. Candidate should have good knowledge of IP network architecture for conducting single site shake down ping tests and throughput speed verification measurements. Creating drive routes for cluster performance drive test data collection. Helping to make translation/parameter updates using the EMS GUI interface on the switch or recommending physical optimization of the wireless network to improve performance. Work well in a team environment and possess good communication skills. Good understanding of general engineering software tools such as mapping programs, Microsoft Office tools, RF propagation modeling tools, etc. Candidate must be familiar with Lucent EVDO technology and network operations.

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