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5G BTS Field Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to ... Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks. Responsibilities

CED Systems

5G BTS Field Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to ... Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks. Responsibilities

CED Systems

5G BTS Field Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to ... Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks. Responsibilities

CED Systems

5G BTS Field Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to ... Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks. Responsibilities

CED Systems

5G BTS Field Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to ... Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks. Responsibilities

CED Systems

5G BTS Field Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to ... Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks. Responsibilities

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5G BTS Field Engineer

5G BTS Field Engineer

CED Systems

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

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Job description

We are deploying infrastructure for 5G Networks. A telecommunications startup focused on efficient and strategic support to the nationwide 5G deployment, helping OEMs and operators achieve enhanced connectivity for their networks.
The field integration technician will be responsible for New and existing Technologies integrations to the network. LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to complete the job scope.
Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks.
Responsibilities
  • The work involves installing, configuring and later integrating new LTE equipment from Nokia (as well as de-commissioning and removing old equipment from the site).
  • You will be part of a growing team, coordinate tasks with integration engineers, and perform related tasks.
  • A qualified candidate will have 1-2 or more years of experience with working at telecommunications sites (i.e, BTS/radio installation, fiber, telco, light electrical, etc). Experience with Installation, commissioning and integration of Nokia LTE & 5G equipment.
  • Must have experience with Nokia BTS manager.
  • Experience with T-Mobile Equipment is preferred.
  • Experience with NSN Multi-Flexi System & Airscale modules and radios.
  • Commissioning & Integration of UMTS, GSM, LTE and NR radio technologies.
  • Installations Circuit Breakers, GPS Kit, LAN Connections, CPRI Fibers.
  • Understanding of IP and Routing of cables.
  • Mounting/unmounting of cabinet, racks and hardware.
  • Experience with using a Fiber scope.
  • Installing Commissioning and Later Integrating ABIO ABIL ASIL & ABIP Components
  • Troubleshooting the same components after integrating them On-Site for alarms with Faulty Management Groups
  • Theory and application related to project management, radio access networks, backhaul to sites signaling, disaster recovery planning and response, data services and location-based services.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Specifically, please contact us if you have a PTID and have removed or installed Nokia LTE & 5G equipment - and especially if that work involved installation and/or commissioning of Nokia equipment.
  • We also expect that you have your own vehicle, a basic set of tools for work on wireless sites, laptop, cell phone, and ability to work outside.

Requirements
  • Associates Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related field preferred. High School diploma and equivalent related experience considered.
  • NOKIA Certifications
  • Ability to represent company with professionalism.
  • Ability to work within Maintenance Window hours (midnight to 6am) or daytime as scheduled based on project scope and adhere reliably to schedule.
  • Ability to travel within a region, market or out of market on a project basis.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather throughout the year.
  • Ability to use technical skills to work independently and within a team and execute responsibilities as well as solve
  • problems.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb a 12 ft ladder.
  • Computer and MS Office Proficient.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Basic Hand Tools

CED Systems is an equal opportunity employer. CED Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Benefits
  • Team Member Discount Program
  • Referral Program
  • Certification Training and Assistance

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