RF Field Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Telecoms Engineering
We deliver in-building wireless (DAS), small-cell, and network integration projects that require on-site RF expertise for surveys, install & turn-up, optimization, and acceptance testing—often in active facilities (healthcare, enterprise campuses, carrier COs) where precision, safety, and documentation are critical.
What you’ll do (key outcomes)· Own on-site RF work: perform pre-integration site surveys; validate head-end/POI equipment; confirm fiber/RF connectivity; and plan the “last-mile” details for successful turn-up.
· Install & integrate radio interfaces and DAS components (e.g., Radios, jumpers, POI connections), coordinate power/fiber, and complete on-site configuration for go-live.
· Execute RF testing: line sweeps, return loss/VSWR, PIM, and over the air performance checks; interpret results and drive corrective actions to hit pass/fail criteria.
Optimize and troubleshoot live systems; collaborate with tower/field crews to resolve issues efficiently and safely.
· Document relentlessly: produce pre-/post-integration reports, annotated photos, speed-test captures, and close-out packages that stand up to customer audits.
· Coordinate materials/BOM with project leads as needed (e.g., grounding hardware, RF terminations, jumpers) to keep site work unblocked.
What you’ll bring (minimum qualifications)· 2+ years in RF field work (DAS, small cell, or macro), including hands-on terminations & testing with PIM/line sweep tools and interpretation of VSWR/return-loss data.
· Working knowledge of DAS head-end/POI architecture, RF jumpers/connectors, and fiber hygiene and validation practices.
· Ability to read MOPs, one-lines, and test plans; strong documentation habits for customer-ready deliverables.
· Comfortable collaborating with field crews and following established jobsite safety practices.
· Ability to perform, interpret, and post-process scanner and test phone tests.
· Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within UPNY or OH markets (overnight travel as needed).
Nice to have· OEM or carrier certifications related to DAS.
· Experience preparing BOMs/material requests (e.g., grounding kits, RF terminations) and coordinating with supply chain.
· Familiarity with acceptance criteria/checklists used in RF standards.
· Comfort working in customer environments like hospitals, malls, campuses, or carrier central offices.
Work & travel· Field presence: ~50% (site surveys, install/integration, testing, optimization).
· Core markets:
Upstate NY and Ohio; occasional travel to adjacent markets by project assignment.
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Schedule:
Standard business hours with flexibility for off-hours cutovers when required.
· RF analyzers for line sweep/return-loss and PIM testing; fiber inspection/cleaning kits; standard RF jumpers and connectors; DAS head-end/POI equipment; structured reports and close-out templates consistent with our pre-integration and acceptance workflows.
Success in 90 days looks like· Completing supervised pre-integration and acceptance testing on assigned sites with clean documentation and minimal punch items.
· Demonstrating safe, efficient collaboration with field crews during troubleshooting and optimization.
- Performing surveys for small projects. Proactively identifying material needs (e.g., grounding/RF terminations) and coordinating timely fulfillment.
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