Airtower Networks, a leading wireless provider and named one of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Inc. 2019, delivers total managed services for smart buildings and mobile connectivity. We are looking for a Level 3 DAS Technician to join our West Coast Deployment Team. If you’re looking for a career with a fast growing company that's invested in your personal development, a solid compensation package, and a huge opportunity to move up within an organization, see job description below and apply.
Job Description
The RF Field Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support on a range of large scale in-building
DAS projects. The individual will be responsible for onsite technical implementation and troubleshooting
of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and other managed networks. The RF Field Engineer will work
closely with internal teams to deploy designs that meet or exceed internal and client expectations. This
position will be responsible for the following:
● Perform pre- and post-contract site surveys and benchmark data collection
● Act as a liaison between the design engineering and deployment teams to ensure networks are
accurately built
● Perform CW testing, spectrum analysis, segment and system sweep testing as well as PIM and
OTDR testing as required
● Lead routine public safety DAS commissioning and troubleshooting along with remote monitoring
● Oversee AHJ inspections and 3rd party testing as necessary
● Background and skillset for wiring DC power plants and low voltage circuits
● Perform DAS maintenance to include fault analysis, interference mitigation, and link balancing
● Provide remote and onsite support for trouble tickets in order to meet client SLAs
● Validate installation of DAS head-end, remote equipment, RF source, etc.
● Close-out documentation and report creation
● Use of small hand tools to perform minor installation tasks
● Travel will be required to customer sites
Experience
● Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
● Three or more years of hands-on field work experience in public safety or cellular DAS networks
● Basic understanding of networking and LAN configuration
● Experience in cellular or public safety networks (preferred both)
● Experience and understanding of RF propagation fundamentals and antenna theory
● OEM experience with JMA, ADRF, CommScope, Comba, Fiplex, Nextivity, and SOLiD
● Experience with commissioning, optimizing, and troubleshooting DAS networks
● Experience using iBwave design software, spectrum analyzer, RF scanner, CW signal generator
UE data collection, and post-processing software
● Excellent communications, interpersonal, presentation skills, and the ability to work on complex
technical problems
About Airtower Networks:
Airtower Networks designs, builds and manages next-generation indoor wireless networks — including Cellular, Public Safety, Wi-Fi, and Private LTE — in some of the largest cities in the country, including Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Company Core Values & Beliefs:
Honesty
Customer Focus
Delivery Excellence
Working Hard
Staying Humble
Always Positive
Perpetual Learning
Attention to detail