Job Description

Job Title: RF Engineer (Contract)

📍 Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

⏳ Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possible extension)

🕘 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🏢 Work Type: Hybrid (Mon & Fri WFH, Tue–Thu Onsite)

✈️ Travel: 20% local + once a month to Denver or Seattle

Industry: Telecommunications / Wireless Infrastructure

Job Function: RF Design, Network Deployment, Project Management, System Optimization

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Small Cell Deployment , RF Design , LTE/5G , and Power Engineering . You will support the design, implementation, and optimization of DAS and small cell wireless networks across the Western region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement RF solutions using Atoll, IBWave, MapInfo, and AutoCAD
• Conduct CW testing, RF propagation modeling, and performance analysis
• Evaluate node candidates, review A&E drawings, and verify closeout packages
• Design and modify AC/DC power layouts for nodes
• Support field testing and commissioning using spectrum analyzers, PIM gear, power meters
• Maintain internal databases and documentation (Crown Castle tools)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customer engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with FCC, OSHA, and city regulations
• Support technology trials and optimize network performance
• Manage vendors and oversee RF project deliverables

Required Skills & Technologies:

• Core Skills: RF Design, Small Cell Deployment, Project Management, Power Engineering
• Wireless Technologies: LTE, 5G, CBRS, UMTS, CDMA
• Tools: Atoll, IBWave, MapInfo, AutoCAD, Power BI, MS Office Suite
• Hands-on with RF testing tools and RF emissions safety practices
• Familiarity with small cell architecture and DAS design

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science (MSEE preferred)
• 2–4 years of RF Engineering experience in wireless telecommunications
• Strong understanding of node/site construction and power concepts
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable with local and occasional regional travel (expenses covered)

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