Contract Rf Optimization Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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

We are seeking an In-Building RF / DAS Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and In-Building Wireless (IBW) solutions across a range of venue types, including stadiums, airports, hospitals, and commercial buildings. This role owns the technical design lifecycle from RF layout through link budget analysis, prediction modeling, and bill of materials development, and plays a hands-on role in field validation and RF optimization.

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

• Design DAS and IBW solutions for large and complex venues, including stadiums, airports, hospitals, and commercial buildings
• Produce complete iBwave design packages, including RF layouts, link budgets, coverage/interference prediction plots, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Lead redesign and remediation efforts on existing multi-sector DAS deployments, identifying and resolving design and coverage issues to meet or exceed carrier RF performance standards (e.g., SINR, RSRP)
• Perform CW testing, RF benchmarking, and post-deployment optimization to validate design performance against acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with field engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure designs are constructible, code-compliant, and aligned with project timelines
• Interface with carrier RF engineering teams to review, validate, and gain approval of design packages
• Troubleshoot RF performance issues in the field and revise designs based on walk test and CW data
• Maintain design documentation and version control across multi-phase projects

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

Industry Consensus Standards

Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

• 5+ years of experience in RF engineering, DAS/IBW design, or in-building wireless network design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proficiency in iBwave Design software (RF layout, prediction modeling, BOM generation)
• iBwave Design, AutoCAD/Bluebeam, CW testing equipment, spectrum analyzers, Microsoft Office/Excel
• Working knowledge of link budget analysis, RF propagation principles, and multi-carrier/multi-band DAS architectures
• Experience with CW testing, walk testing, and RF benchmarking tools
• Demonstrated experience designing for large, complex venues (stadiums, airports, hospitals, or similar high-density environments)
• Ability to read architectural and construction drawings (CAD/Bluebeam) to inform RF design
• Experience with active DAS platforms (e.g., CommScope, JMA, Corning, SOLiD) and passive DAS components
• Familiarity with public safety DAS (ERRCS) code requirements (NFPA/IFC)
• Carrier RF approval experience (e.g., tier 1 telecom carriers in-building design review processes)
• Experience supporting neutral host or multi-carrier venue deployments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving design issues at scale
• Willingness to travel to venue sites as needed

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers.

Pay Range in the United States: $80K - $120K based upon geography, skills, and experience.  May also be eligible for performance incentive opportunity based on company and individual goals and performance

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.