Radio Frequency Engineer – Overland Park, Kansas

Under general supervision and applying knowledge gained with experience, begins functioning as a technical specialist. Continues to build on experience and gain more in depth knowledge working on larger and more complex assignments. May start to expand knowledge into other disciplines and/or functional areas.

Skills:

• Software used will include: Pathloss 6 and Infovista Planet to perform end-to-end MW link design, fading analysis, path profiling, and path feasibility studies 

• The RF Engineer is responsible for the below:

  • Perform link budget calculations, reliability analysis, and path feasibility studies for wireless systems.

  • Design, model, and optimize MW links using Pathloss 6, including terrain profiling, diffraction analysis, fade margin calculations, and link availability.

  • Conduct MW path surveys, including line-of-site (LOS) verification, obstacle identification, structure validation, and documentation.

  • Optimize MW links for capacity, availability, and interference mitigation within licensed and unlicensed bands.

  •  Evaluate and integrate MW radio platforms (Nokia, Aviat, or other vendors).

  •  Review and validate MW radio and antenna configurations, tower loading considerations, and equipment specifications.

  • Design, model, and optimize wireless technologies, such as Narrow Band, LTE/5G, Land Mobile Radio, using Infovista Planet, including coverage analysis, frequency assignment, and interference analysis.

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and client policies and procedures.
• Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge.
• Complies with client quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables.
•  Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area.
• May provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns.
• Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
• Works to understand external client’s interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication.
• Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership.
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.