RF Engineer III

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Circet USA's benefits package includes the following:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

An RF Design Engineer's main responsibilities are to design, implement, and maintain the radio frequency (RF) components of communication systems. They work closely with other engineers and technicians to ensure that communication systems meet the required specifications for quality, reliability, and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

This role requires a strong understanding of RF propagation, design tools like Atoll and iBwave, and the ability to produce detailed design packages compliant with client standards.

• Perform complete RF Design for 1st tier RF carrier
• Search area issuance, candidate assessment, approvals, Macro / Small Cell Designs and RF design support for bringing these solutions on-air. Redesign mature network areas to minimize capacity constraints and improve SINR while working with other areas of the network to ensure performance fixes/initiatives are in place
• Expertise in Atoll and Fuze.
• Perform Macro/Small Cell Design design including antenna selection and placement, utilizing knowledge of C-band, 5G, LTE, CDMA to contribute in network design
• Create CIQs, E911 submissions, COPs etc.
• Work on new cell sites, making sure the site is properly integrated into the network and optimized for peak performance
• Work with cross-functional teams to deploy and optimize components for best efficiency and reliability

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of RF design experience in Macro / Small Cell Designs.
• Strong experience in Atoll and Fuze.
• Prior experience designing is required (including CIQ/RFDS package submissions).
• Understanding of LTE/5G NR technologies, RF propagation, and carrier design standards.
• Proficient with Excel, Google Earth Pro, and RF post-processing tools (Actix, TEMS, Windcatcher).
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are needed to effectively work with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and system engineers. Ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is necessary.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills are critical, as this role is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex RF design and testing issues.
• Attention to Detail: must possess a strong attention to detail, as even small design or testing errors can have significant consequences in RF systems.
• Leadership Skills: may be required to lead small teams of engineers, so leadership skills are a plus.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Range in the United States: $80K - $130K based upon geography, skills, and experience. May also be eligible for performance incentive opportunity based on company and individual goals and performance.