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RF/Microwave Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Proficiency in RF design and propagation tools (EDX, Pathloss, etc.). Experience with RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, cable/antenna analyzers, etc.). Solid ...

Knowledge of iBWAVE and Pathloss Good knowledge of system topology for CDMA and TDMA, network technologies Excellent knowledge of the main equipment vendors such as Andrews, MobileAccess, Tyco, etc.

... 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 ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for pathloss in the United States is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pathloss job?

A Pathloss job typically involves working with wireless network planning and design, focusing on signal propagation, coverage prediction, and interference analysis. Professionals in this role use specialized software to model and optimize microwave and RF communication links. Their work ensures efficient network performance, minimizes signal degradation, and supports the deployment of reliable wireless infrastructure.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in a Pathloss position within the telecommunications industry?

Professionals in a Pathloss role are primarily responsible for conducting wireless network design, radio link planning, and path loss analysis to optimize signal coverage and system reliability. They work closely with RF engineers, project managers, and site survey teams to collect data, analyze environmental factors, and validate propagation models using specialized software. Daily tasks often include preparing technical reports, recommending equipment configurations, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. This role is both analytical and collaborative, and successful Pathloss professionals contribute directly to the efficiency and performance of wireless communication networks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pathloss position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Pathloss role, you need a solid foundation in radio frequency engineering, mathematical modeling, and wireless communication systems, typically backed by a technical degree in engineering or telecommunications. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Pathloss, ATOLL, or similar radio network planning tools and certifications in RF planning are highly valued. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help professionals excel when interpreting complex data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications ensure accurate network designs and optimize wireless system performance for reliable connectivity.

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360 IT Professionals

Denver, CO • On-site

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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.

Our services are vast and we produce software and web products. We specialize in Mobile development, i.e. iPhone and Android apps. We use Objective C and Swift programming languages to create native applications for iPhone, whereas we use Android Code to develop native applications for Android devices. To create applications that work on cross-platforms, we use a number of frameworks such as Titanium, PhoneGap and JQuery mobile. 

Furthermore, we build web products and offer services such as web designing, layouts, responsive designing, graphic designing, web application development using frameworks based on model view controller architecture and content management system. Our services also extend to the domain of Cloud Computing, where we provide Salesforce CRM to effectively manage one's business and ease out all the operations by giving an easy platform. Apart from this, we also provide IT Staffing services that can help your organization to a great extent as you can hire highly skilled personnel's through us.

We make sure that we deliver performance driven products that are optimally developed as per your organization's needs. Take a shot at us for your IT requirements and experience a radical change.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Thanks and Regards,

Karan Sharma

510-254-3300 ext. 150