RF Design Engineer, In Building
$90–$130,000 year
On-siteCorona, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop RF system designs for in-building wireless systems including DAS and operator-grade small cell networks to meet carrier coverage, capacity, and signal quality requirements. Perform RF modeling, propagation analysis, and system performance predictions using industry-standard tools such as iBwave, Atoll, or Planet. Validate RF system performance against carrier-defined KPIs including RSSI/RSRP, SINR, throughput, and interference levels while ensuring designs remain constructible in real-world environments. Manage RF design data within carrier engineering databases and support sales engineering initiatives by developing conceptual designs and coverage strategies for new opportunities. Prepare predictive coverage maps, antenna layouts, and system schematics for internal review and carrier submission, addressing technical review comments to ensure compliance with evolving spectrum allocations and technology requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-7 years of experience in RF design for in-building wireless systems, DAS, or small cell networks
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including propagation, signal quality, interference, and network performance metrics
- Experience using RF design tools such as iBwave, Atoll, Planet, or equivalent modeling platforms
- Experience designing systems that comply with major wireless carrier standards and technical requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience designing systems utilizing DAS platforms from ADRF, Corning, CommScope, JMA, or SOLiD
- Experience designing operator-grade small cell solutions from Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, or Airspan/SpiderCloud
- Experience supporting multi-carrier and neutral-host in-building deployments
- Familiarity with carrier engineering databases and design submission platforms
- Experience supporting technical proposals and sales engineering activities
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