Design, develop, and validate RF propagation models for Wi‑Fi, 5G NR, and NTN. Perform coverage and capacity analysis, generate heatmaps, run simulations, conduct field surveys, and build automation tools to support network planning and optimization across industrial and mission‑critical systems.
We are looking for an experienced RF engineer to join our team and contribute to the design and optimization of wireless communication systems. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and validating RF propagation models, analyzing coverage and capacity, and supporting network planning activities. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge wireless technologies and collaborate with diverse engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and calibrate RF propagation models for various wireless deployments.
- Perform propagation studies across Wi-Fi, 5G NR, and NTN bands, evaluating path loss, fading, and atmospheric effects.
- Conduct wireless coverage predictions and heatmap generation for diverse scenarios.
- Analyze RF coverage and perform capacity planning for industrial, campus, and mission-critical systems.
- Model and optimize end-to-end throughput performance under different RF conditions.
- Design wireless networks to meet coverage, capacity, and throughput objectives.
- Build and maintain simulation environments for propagation analysis, utilizing various modeling techniques.
- Conduct field surveys, analyze measurement data, and validate propagation models.
- Develop automation tools and scripts for RF analysis and data visualization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including RF design, systems engineering, and product development.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Telecom/Wireless Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
- 5+ years of experience in RF engineering, propagation modeling, or wireless network planning.
- Strong expertise in electromagnetic wave propagation, RF fundamentals, and antenna theory.
- Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for programming and analytics.
- Experience with wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, 5G NR, NTN, and mission-critical systems.
- Knowledge of RF planning tools and GIS mapping systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with geospatial analysis, digital terrain modeling, and LiDAR-based propagation analysis.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex RF data.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation abilities.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer-facing roles.
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