RF/DAS Engineer – Performance, Commissioning

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Overview

RF/DAS Engineer – Performance, Commissioning Location: Hybrid, Irvine, CA and Anaheim, CA Work Environment and Travel: Combination of remote monitoring, office collaboration, and on-site field testing. Travel within the region 20 - 30 percent depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead DAS commissioning activities and validate system readiness in accordance with industry and carrier standards. Optimize in building LTE and 5G NR systems through RF tuning, power balancing, antenna adjustments, and uplink and downlink alignment…

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience. 3 to 7 years of experience in RF optimization or DAS performance engineering.

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Combination of remote monitoring, office collaboration, and on-site field testing. Travel within the region 20 - 30 percent depending on project needs. Occasional after-hours support may be required.

Responsibilities

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→Lead DAS commissioning activities and validate system readiness in accordance with industry and carrier standards.
→Optimize in building LTE and 5G NR systems through RF tuning, power balancing, antenna adjustments, and uplink and downlink alignment to meet defined KPIs.
→Conduct walk testing, grid testing, and benchmarking using industry standard tools, analyzing results to confirm coverage, capacity, and quality objectives.
→Identify and resolve performance issues including interference, PIM, oscillation, uplink noise floor challenges, and desensitization in live network environments.
→Collaborate with field teams and technical stakeholders to troubleshoot hardware, cabling, and configuration issues across multi operator DAS platforms.
→Monitor active systems through remote management platforms, perform gain and channel adjustments, and proactively address alarms and performance trends.
→Validate propagation models and support post installation and post upgrade acceptance testing for carrier approval.
→Develop comprehensive performance reports, maintain accurate system documentation, and recommend enhancements to improve long term network reliability.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
3 to 7 years of experience in RF optimization or DAS performance engineering.
Direct experience supporting large venue, enterprise, or neutral host DAS deployments.
Hands-on experience optimizing LTE and 5G NR in building wireless systems.
Strong understanding of RF propagation, link budgets, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Experience working with leading DAS platforms such as CommScope, Corning, SOLiD, JMA, ADRF, or similar systems.
Proficiency with post processing tools and RF data analysis.
Experience using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, OTDR, and related test equipment.

Requirements

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OEM or industry certifications related to DAS or RF engineering.
iBwave certification or experience with RF design tools.
Familiarity with CBRS and private LTE or 5G systems.
Experience working in airports, stadiums, healthcare campuses, high rise buildings, or other complex venues.

What We Offer

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✓Competitive base salary with performance incentives.

✓Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

✓401k with company match.

✓Professional development and certification support.

✓Paid holidays and time off.

✓Employer will consider candidates requiring work authorization assistance.

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