Radio Frequency Drive Test Engineer
Overview
We seek a dynamic detail-oriented Radio Frequency Drive Test Engineer to join our telecommunications team. You will conduct comprehensive drive tests to evaluate and optimize RF performance across wireless networks. Your expertise ensures high-quality reliable communication services through RF signal analysis troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers cutting-edge wireless technology projects and career advancement in RF engineering.
What You'll Do7
- 1Plan and execute drive testing campaigns to collect RF data across geographic areas meeting coverage standards
- 2Utilize diagnostic tools and electronic testing equipment to measure signal strength quality and interference levels
- 3Analyze test data using Python to identify network issues and performance bottlenecks
- 4Conduct root cause analysis for RF problems including signal degradation equipment malfunction or interference sources
- 5Interpret electrical schematics circuit boards and blueprints to troubleshoot hardware components
- 6Use CAD software like AutoCAD Revit MicroStation or SolidWorks for designing test setups and infrastructure layouts
- 7Perform maintenance repair and troubleshooting of RF equipment during testing phases
Requirements5
- 12 years driving RF testing experience
- 22 years telecommunications experience
- 35+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 43-5 seasons relevant industry experience
- 5CPC Card certification preferred
Salary Insight
$35 - $42k per year
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