RF Engineer
Collabera Inc.
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 44-48 / hour
Posted on Aug 16, 2025
RF Engineer
Contract: San Diego, California, US
Salary Range: 44.00 - 48.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 364482
End Date: 2025-09-14
Days Left: 28 days, 12 hours left
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Client: Telecom Industry
Title: RF Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, CA (SoCal Area)
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $44/hr – $47/hr
Travel: 15% (Mileage reimbursed for business travel)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Primarily remote with 1–2 in-office meetings/trainings per month in Irvine, CARequired Skills / Knowledge (Must-Have)
- RF Design
- Project Management
- Small Cell
- Power Engineering
Required Technology Experience
- Small Cell Deployment
- LTE and 5G
- RF Propagation
- Small Cell Antenna & Radio Configurations
Job Summary
- The RF Engineer will apply sound engineering principles and planning tools to support the RF Engineering team with small cell sales processes, project implementation, and ongoing maintenance/modification of DAS and Small Cell Networks (SCN).
- This role supports PROW activities in the West region and involves working on multiple projects at various lifecycle stages.
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential, requiring excellent communication skills at all levels.
Essential Job Functions
- Interface with customers and build relationships with their engineering teams.
- Create DAS and small cell network designs/proposals.
- Utilize sales process workflow systems.
- Select sites, conduct tests, analyze data, and prepare customer documentation using propagation modeling software.
- Design/engineer small cell solutions, including node evaluation, A&E drawing review, and as-built validation.
- Create wiring diagrams, equipment lists, and power designs (AC/DC) in AutoCAD.
- Use internal Company systems for RF configuration forecasting and cost estimates.
- Maintain database records for Company assets.
- Ensure compliance with FCC, OSHA, and city regulations.
- Perform system optimization for multi-node outdoor SCN systems.
- Collaborate on design standards, integration, and new technology trials.
- Manage vendors for RF engineering tasks.
- Configure, test, optimize, and commission DAS and small cell networks.
- Support NOC and troubleshoot performance issues.
- Conduct field verification using RF test equipment (power meters, spectrum analyzers, pilot scanners, etc.).
- Perform ongoing system testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting.
Education & Certifications
- Required:BSEE, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
- Preferred:MSEE
Experience & Technical Requirements
- 2–4 years of RF engineering or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with small cell architecture.
- Proficiency with prediction tools (Atoll, IBWave) and MapInfo.
- Experience with LTE, CBRS, UMTS, CDMA (5G preferred).
- Knowledge of Small Cell RRU, DAS design, 5-Step Commissioning, and optimization.
- Ability to learn tools such as Power BI, GIS, and analytics platforms.
- Skilled in RF test tools: PIM/Sweep gear, power meters, spectrum analyzers, TEMs phones, CPE equipment, RF emissions probes.
- Understanding of electrical power concepts and cell site construction.
- AutoCAD experience for power designs.
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Word) and Power BI.
Additional Skills / Abilities
- Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to manage a high project volume.
- Adaptable to evolving processes and technologies.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and systematic.
- Problem-solving and customer service-focused.
- Able to work under pressure and deliver results in ambiguous situations.
Benefits
The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parking/Public Transportation
- Paid Time Off, Sick and Safe Time, Vacation Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
Job Requirement
- RF Design
- Project Management
- Small cell
- LTE
- 5G
- Small cell Antenna
- Radio Configurations
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Jaya Sharma
- jaya.sharma@collabera.com