System Performance Engineer-South Florida
Communication Technology Services (CTS)
- Pompano Beach, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Three (3) to Five (5) years of RF Engineering, In-Building DAS, RAN or Small Cell experience with RF Math competency
- Advanced knowledge of industry test equipment, such as: Spectrum Analyzer, Demodulator, Cable Analyzer, Power Meters, Scanners, UE's
- Must have experience Commissioning DAS OEM's such as CommScope, Corning, JMA, ADRF or similar.
- Ability to complete RF Link Budgets, Power Sharing and Noise Figure Calculations
- Ability to interpret blueprints and iBwave design files
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to "think outside the box" and meet customer deadlines, perform as the "go-to" person for other CTS /customer issues
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and present a positive professional attitude at all times.
- Ability to find and isolate troubles in distributed antenna systems thru logical troubleshooting methods and signal tracing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project, Visio)
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change
- Must be a self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and in team environments with a positive attitude
- Must be able to travel within region with valid driver's license
- Responsible for onsite technical implementation and troubleshooting of In-Building distributed antenna systems (DAS) and other managed networks.
- Perform pre and post RF benchmark data collection and data analysis.
- Interface with CTS operations teams to ensure networks are accurately built with highest quality standards.
- Perform CW testing, spectrum analysis, segment and system sweep testing as well as PIM and OTDR testing, as required.
- Perform DAS maintenance to include fault analysis, interference mitigation, and link balancing
- Support CTS NOC and respond to Technical Trouble Tickets to investigate and solve the performance issues with Inbuilding DAS systems. Some after-hours may be required to meet SLA's.
- Support DAS troubleshooting during the maintenance window, including collaboration and communication with Mobile Network Operators and Neutral Host venues.
- Oversee AHJ inspections and 3rd party testing as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with CTS operation teams and clients to meet or exceed contractual obligations and client expectations.
- Provide technical guidance to the Project Manager and other members of the Construction Team to mitigate or prevent any issues that may arise during the project.
- Ensure Regional Director/Operations Manager and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or budget.
- Use of small hand tools to perform minor installation tasks.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation using CTS' cloud-based file system
- Responsible for creating and generating technical updates, reports and mops for the In-Building DAS systems. Conduct field work and organize test/measurement files.
- Manage project deliverables for closeout package.
- Continuously improve practices based on lessons learned in the design and implementation process.
- Capacity to learn new DAS hardware and software in a short time working under pressure.
- 35-year-old company and the leading Enterprise cellular connectivity solution in the U.S.
- Majority-owned by Astra Capital, a nationally certified Minority Business Entity (MBE)
- Industry leader in DAS with over 20 years of experience and more than 6,000 complete network projects delivered
- Deep competency in wireless network design using advanced 3D modeling techniques and industry-leading design tools
- Design Center in Phoenix staffed 24x5 by 45 design engineers over 1,700 network designs delivered annually
- 350+ union/non-union field technicians nationwide with experience in deploying all major RF infrastructure OEMs (JMA, Commscope, Corning, Nokia, Ericsson, Airspan)
- National Network Operations Center utilizing AI-driven, predictive analytics for real time network monitoring/maintenance
- Sampling of CTS network projects across multiple market segments: