Status:
Full-Time, Contract
Level:
2-5 Years Experience
Job Location:
Dallas, TX
Job Ref Code:
ITWQG952144
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About Kforce Technology
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With over 45 years of experience, Kforce continues to set the standard in the technology staffing & solutions industry. With an unwavering commitment, Kforce strives to provide candidates with exceptional service in meeting their employment and career needs. Kforce provides consulting, contract-to-hire or direct hire positions with a wide range of organizations; from small, privately held companies to large, multinationals. Our technical specialty areas include: data management, functional and business analysis, infrastructure and systems application development. .
Backed by approximately 1,900 staffing specialists, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Our Firm operates with 62 offices in 41 markets in North America and two in the Philippines.
Kforce is an EEO/AA Employer
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POSITION
Microwave Engineer
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Job Description:
We are seeking Microwave Design Engineers with strong experience in performance and troubleshooting. Working as part of the technical team, you will be responsible for multiple aspects of microwave network design, implementation, and performance management. This would include the design of microwave networks using software and analysis tools; site selection support; path profile/line of sight analysis; microwave network field tuning/optimization; interference measurement/tracking; and ongoing capacity/performance management.Responsibilities:- Develop microwave design(s), using licensed and unlicensed frequencies, which support the deployment of next generation wireless broadband networks
- Utilize software propagation/planning tools such as PathLoss or Ellipse, along with defined design standards and link budgets, to create high quality microwave designs
- Drive a strong design architecture that maximizes performance, link availability, and provides redundancy/diversity while also meeting budgetary objectives
- Participate in the search ring process and assist in the selection of cell sites that are microwave-optimum. Must work closely with market project managers and service delivery RF engineering team during the site selection and acquisition process
- Effectively manage design projects and any issues that arise to insure that they meet aggressive deployment timelines
- Management of vendors, as necessary, if initial designs are outsourced. This includes conducting detailed design reviews and audits to ensure that all network objectives are fulfilled
- Manage or conduct field work, including path surveys, installation and commissioning support, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Assist in the commissioning and optimization process as equipment is deployed and brought into service
- Help test and troubleshoot microwave backhaul network systems issues. Work with NOC/Tier 3 and equipment suppliers to resolve product defects
Requirements Include:- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible microwave backhaul network design and engineering experience
- Bachelors of Electrical Engineering or similar field
- Expert knowledge and skill in using microwave propagation and planning tools such as PathLoss or Ellipse
- Working level knowledge and experience in IP networking
- Experience working at communication sites/towers to validate dish alignment, installation quality, and support optimization is a must
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience with microwave performance instrumentation and analysis tools
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage personal workload, vendors, and deliverables, to meet aggressive project timelines
- Strong work ethic and team player
- Candidates should be capable of climbing ladders/stairs while carrying test equipment
- Valid, clean, driver's license is required
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