RF System Performance Engineer
RF System Performance Engineer
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Job Description
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ more than 5800 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
Job Summary:
The System Performance Engineer is responsible for wireless carrier system performance. This position supports technical activities for the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of wireless systems. This is accomplished by notify carriers and venue owners of system health and providing technical services and support to resolve customer network malfunctions. The Performance Engineer will use RF test equipment to evaluate system performance evaluate compliance compatibility and troubleshoot operational issues. Carry out RF test execution and generate status and test reports.
Attends training classes for OEM products to learn RF principles to become very knowledgeable in all current DAS/Small Cell technologies
Responsibilities:
- Identify system performance problems and possible solutions
- Resolve customer service issues and assist in implementing solutions
- Collect data in support of performance evaluations and program optimization
- Responsible for Pager Duty alarm clearing
- Repair and install equipment as needed
- Work with internal department managers as needed to meet company objectives
- Work with Deployment and Construction counterparts to hit project timelines and goals
- As needed conduct and oversee field test teams (to include subcontractors)
- Evaluate coverage problems and new service area requirements for coverage cells
- Create Benchmark test plans and direct field teams on collection requirements
- At times identify causes of RF interference and troubleshooting interference problems with various customers
- Organize and conduct meetings as necessary to meet departmental objectives
- Assist in the management of inventory and resource assignments
- Weekly administrative activities such as timesheets and expense reports
- Work closely with Construction team to oversee infrastructure modifications
- Attend weekly meeting with customer
Personal Qualities
- Analytical Thinking Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
- Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus anticipate and solve problems
- Results focused Ability to organize and manage multiple and at time competing priorities
- Communication Skills Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations. Must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Relationship building skills ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce
Qualifications:
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and tasks
- Excellent Customer service skills
- Sense of urgency and thinks 3 steps ahead
- Think critically and problem solve
- 4 year BS (engineering or science) plus 1-3 years Telecom experience or 3-5 years minimum Telecom experience with Associates Degree or related College courses
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio
- Handle confidential/ sensitive information with discretion
- Good judgment
- Familiar with Carrier testing and closeout package requirements
Working Conditions/Requirements:
- Use of standard office equipment
- Good vision and hearing
- Finger and wrist dexterity
- Light physical effort (usually lifting/moving 50 pounds)
- Walking up and down stairs General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
- Work indoor/outdoor with variable condition.
- Regional travel required.
- Must be able to work in the United States.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
AFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not deny employment benefits or compensation to any individual on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status or characteristic. The same applies to hiring and employing persons with disabilities unless a disability prevents a person from performing the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodation.
AFL supports the objectives of affirmative action and a work environment without discrimination. The Company calls upon and expects every individual with the Company to accept a personal responsibility for continuing the successful policy.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
