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Microwave designer

Denver, CO · On-site

Perform Microwave planning and design task in a highly complex microwave engineering and backhaul network * Guide and support vendor in planning, design, development and optimization efforts of a ...

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Quality Assurance Inspector

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Description Q Microwave, a leader in the precision RF manufacturing, design and manufacture of ... Record inspection/test data, nonconformances and disposition in the QMS/ERP; generate NCRs and ...

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A Microwave Planner should have a solid background in telecommunications engineering, RF principles, and network design, often supported by a degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with planning software like Pathloss, TEMS, or ATOLL, as well as understanding regulatory requirements and frequency management, is vital. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help in coordinating with teams and presenting plans effectively. These abilities are necessary to ensure robust and efficient microwave link networks that meet project and service requirements.

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A Microwave Planner is responsible for designing and optimizing microwave transmission networks for telecommunications. They analyze link budgets, select appropriate equipment, and ensure reliable connectivity between sites. Their role includes frequency planning, path profiling, and interference management. They work closely with network engineers to implement and maintain high-capacity communication links.

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As a Microwave Planner, your daily responsibilities typically include conducting site surveys, analyzing line-of-sight paths, designing and optimizing microwave link networks, and using planning tools to ensure proper network coverage. You will often collaborate with site acquisition teams, field engineers, and network designers to validate proposed solutions and adapt plans based on on-ground constraints. Preparing technical documentation, liaising with regulatory bodies for frequency clearance, and troubleshooting existing links are also common tasks. This role combines technical design with coordination across various project teams, making adaptability and effective communication essential to success.

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Microwave engineer(Multi year) C2H Job

Microwave engineer(Multi year) C2H Job

360 IT Professionals

Denver, CO • On-site

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Posted 21 days ago

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Company Description

360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.


Job Description

We are looking to fill a position for Microwave engineer in Denver CO.

Qualifications


Responsibilities of Microwave Engineer:

Perform Microwave planning and design task in a highly complex microwave engineering and backhaul network

Guide and support vendor in planning, design, development and optimization efforts of a microwave network; including TDM and IP/MPLS backhaul network as per specified design rules and topology guidelines

Design and document of statewide complex microwave links and topology for existing and new sites

Review LOS studies, site visits as necessary, creating augments in state network working with field technicians and creating MW RFDS, CIQ, and BOMs

PathLoss v5.1, Link Planner and Google Earth experience is required

Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MySQL, Perl/Python) tools experience

Planet design experience beneficial but not required

RF planning and dimensioning: routing and microwave path analysis based on diverse maps or terrain databases, radio path calculations and antenna sizing, frequency planning

Solid understanding in network topologies like, Linear backbones, Ring, Mesh

Capacity/Traffic planning of transport network backhaul like, SONET/SDH, T3/DS3, T1/DS1, DSOs and cutovers

Plan and build VRF's to migrate TDM traffic to IP/MPLS with knowledge of OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, MPLS, VRFs, VPNs, Tunnels (L2TP, L3TP), BGP, QoS (RFC 2544)

Ensure timing and synchronization across TDM and IP networks (IEEE 1588, RFC 1305)

Experience configuring and deploying Avait Microwave Radios, routers, switches and firewalls in an MPLS network environment

Support Microwave IP transport systems critical data payloads used for RF signaling of Aviat and Motorola Radio and switch environments.

Support and troubleshooting a mix of networking technologies including MPLS, VRF and BGP working within in an ISP / Telecoms service provider environment

Work in cross functional environment with Vendors, PMO, Network Engineering and Regional Operations team

Architect and Design networks for new services, identify areas of improvement, and develop/implement acceptance-test plans

Additional Information

Webcam interview is acceptable

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