Electronics Engineer

Job Title

The incumbent of this position serves as an expert authority on next generation wireless communications technologies and applications.

The incumbent is required to have an in-depth knowledge of wireless telecommunications technologies, network infrastructure and RF engineering, in order to provide guidance, direction, and development of Bureau/Office and Commission policy regarding coverage mapping, technology deployments, spectrum management, broadband and competition policy, and infrastructure development.

Such knowledge should enable the incumbent to act as a technical authority with the ability to successfully resolve unique and controversial problems related to the telecommunications industry and services.

The incumbent's area of specialization includes identifying and utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to enhance, integrate, and streamline engineering and technical analysis.

The incumbent is responsible for engineering solutions that deliver the best value, innovation, and accuracy available regarding mobile wireless broadband technologies, network design including link budgets, propagation and coverage analysis, technology enhancements, and mobile broadband mapping.

GIS mapping analysis and program skills are also necessary to perform in-depth analysis of technical issues.

Scope of work includes Division, Bureau/Office, and Commission-wide technical issues and projects.

The incumbent provides customized analytical engineering support, reporting and recommendations regarding the efficiency, feasibility, and technical capability of next generation technologies.

All projects have a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Bureau/Office's overall ability to assess the performance of new and innovative technologies.