RF Optimization Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
Coordinate, guide, and supervise field drive test teams in testing RF environment during field trial and deployment phases. Conduct or analyze drive tests to assess signal strength, quality, and ...
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RF Optimization Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
Coordinate, guide, and supervise field drive test teams in testing RF environment during field trial and deployment phases. Conduct or analyze drive tests to assess signal strength, quality, and ...
New
RF Optimization Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
Coordinate, guide, and supervise field drive test teams in testing RF environment during field trial and deployment phases. Conduct or analyze drive tests to assess signal strength, quality, and ...
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RF Optimization Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
Coordinate, guide, and supervise field drive test teams in testing RF environment during field trial and deployment phases. Conduct or analyze drive tests to assess signal strength, quality, and ...
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$116K - $153K/yr
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Lab & Conducted Testing Define and execute conducted RF test plans for GNSS, including ... Drive routes, scenario definitions, and logging requirements. * Test methods using GNSS record ...
Staff Hardware Engineer- GNSS Connectivity
Warren, MI · On-site
$116K - $153K/yr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Lab & Conducted Testing Define and execute conducted RF test plans for GNSS, including ... Drive routes, scenario definitions, and logging requirements. * Test methods using GNSS record ...
Calibration Lead Engineer
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$86.60 - $166.20/hr
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Drive resolution of complex RF/wireless and intersystem issues involving BLE modules, other vehicle ... Skilled in Netcom requirements, Danlaw testing, EOL testing, Vehicle diagnostics, CAN tools, etc.
Calibration Lead Engineer
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$86.60 - $166.20/hr
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Dental
Vision
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Drive resolution of complex RF/wireless and intersystem issues involving BLE modules, other vehicle ... Skilled in Netcom requirements, Danlaw testing, EOL testing, Vehicle diagnostics, CAN tools, etc.
MEMS Engineer II
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$93K - $128K/yr
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This includes hands-on work in the RF lab, wafer-level measurements, and data analysis. It is not ... Drive and/or support projects and other company goals as needed Qualifications & Requirements: * MS ...
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MEMS Engineer II
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$93K - $128K/yr
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This includes hands-on work in the RF lab, wafer-level measurements, and data analysis. It is not ... Drive and/or support projects and other company goals as needed Qualifications & Requirements: * MS ...
Sr. Cybersecurity Validation Engineer
$104K - $128K/yr
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... drive DevSecOps best practices. You will also play a key role in cybersecurity functional testing ... RF, or similar technologies. * Experience with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as Python ...
Sr. Cybersecurity Validation Engineer
$104K - $128K/yr
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... drive DevSecOps best practices. You will also play a key role in cybersecurity functional testing ... RF, or similar technologies. * Experience with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as Python ...
Sr. Cybersecurity Validation Engineer
Novi, MI · On-site
$104K - $128K/yr
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Life
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PTO
... drive DevSecOps best practices. You will also play a key role in cybersecurity functional testing ... RF, or similar technologies. * Experience with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as Python ...
Sr. Cybersecurity Validation Engineer
Novi, MI · On-site
$104K - $128K/yr
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Life
Retirement
PTO
... drive DevSecOps best practices. You will also play a key role in cybersecurity functional testing ... RF, or similar technologies. * Experience with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as Python ...
... testing, collect data, and compile reports using LabVIEW and DIAdem environments, which drive ... Hardware circuit design knowledge in the areas of power supplies, RF and/or audio. Amplifiers and ...
... testing, collect data, and compile reports using LabVIEW and DIAdem environments, which drive ... Hardware circuit design knowledge in the areas of power supplies, RF and/or audio. Amplifiers and ...
... testing, collect data, and compile reports using LabVIEW and DIAdem environments, which drive ... Hardware circuit design knowledge in the areas of power supplies, RF and/or audio. Amplifiers and ...
... testing, collect data, and compile reports using LabVIEW and DIAdem environments, which drive ... Hardware circuit design knowledge in the areas of power supplies, RF and/or audio. Amplifiers and ...
Sr. Development Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
... RF, OTA, VIF, CPU&Micom, Network, Hardware, testing) * Leading and manage engagements with ... Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day, up to 4 hours at a time * Ability to ...
Sr. Development Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
... RF, OTA, VIF, CPU&Micom, Network, Hardware, testing) * Leading and manage engagements with ... Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day, up to 4 hours at a time * Ability to ...
Senior Electrical Engineer
Jackson, MI · On-site
$100K - $131K/yr
... drive the entire design cycle - from initial concept to field testing - and serve as a primary ... Power electronics, digital electronics, and RF design experience. * Embedded and Software Skills:
Senior Electrical Engineer
Jackson, MI · On-site
$100K - $131K/yr
... drive the entire design cycle - from initial concept to field testing - and serve as a primary ... Power electronics, digital electronics, and RF design experience. * Embedded and Software Skills:
Electronics Engineer
Gladwin, MI · On-site
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Dental
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Experience with RF - Developing interactions using Bluetooth/BLE, and Wi-Fi protocols. * Strong ... Experience for testing embedded software and test automation. Education: * BS or MS in Electronics ...
Electronics Engineer
Gladwin, MI · On-site
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Dental
Retirement
Experience with RF - Developing interactions using Bluetooth/BLE, and Wi-Fi protocols. * Strong ... Experience for testing embedded software and test automation. Education: * BS or MS in Electronics ...
Electronics Engineer
Gladwin, MI · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Experience with RF - Developing interactions using Bluetooth/BLE, and Wi-Fi protocols. * Strong ... Experience for testing embedded software and test automation. Education: * BS or MS in Electronics ...
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Electronics Engineer
Gladwin, MI · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Experience with RF - Developing interactions using Bluetooth/BLE, and Wi-Fi protocols. * Strong ... Experience for testing embedded software and test automation. Education: * BS or MS in Electronics ...
Senior Design Engineer - Software Integration
Portage, MI · On-site
$89K - $148K/yr
... RF and microwave ablation consoles. This role will be responsible for integration of embedded ... system scaled testing. Leverages automation in test where efficient and drives for rigor in ...
Senior Design Engineer - Software Integration
Portage, MI · On-site
$89K - $148K/yr
... RF and microwave ablation consoles. This role will be responsible for integration of embedded ... system scaled testing. Leverages automation in test where efficient and drives for rigor in ...
Senior Design Engineer - Software Integration
Portage, MI · Hybrid
$89K - $148K/yr
... RF and microwave ablation consoles. This role will be responsible for integration of embedded ... system scaled testing. Leverages automation in test where efficient and drives for rigor in ...
Senior Design Engineer - Software Integration
Portage, MI · Hybrid
$89K - $148K/yr
... RF and microwave ablation consoles. This role will be responsible for integration of embedded ... system scaled testing. Leverages automation in test where efficient and drives for rigor in ...
... testing in accordance with product specifications and EMC test requirements. This role supports ... Set up, operate, and monitor RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, receivers, signal ...
... testing in accordance with product specifications and EMC test requirements. This role supports ... Set up, operate, and monitor RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, receivers, signal ...
Structured, detail-oriented approach to testing and documentation. Ability to collaborate across ... RF front end design, signal processing, and data analysis ASPICE familiarity and experience ...
Structured, detail-oriented approach to testing and documentation. Ability to collaborate across ... RF front end design, signal processing, and data analysis ASPICE familiarity and experience ...
Sr. Development Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... RF, OTA, VIF, CPU&Micom, Network, Hardware, testing) * Leading and manage engagements with ... Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day, up to 4 hours at a time * Ability to ...
Sr. Development Engineer
Troy, MI · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... RF, OTA, VIF, CPU&Micom, Network, Hardware, testing) * Leading and manage engagements with ... Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day, up to 4 hours at a time * Ability to ...
... testing in accordance with product specifications and EMC test requirements. This role supports ... Set up, operate, and monitor RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, receivers, signal ...
... testing in accordance with product specifications and EMC test requirements. This role supports ... Set up, operate, and monitor RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, receivers, signal ...
Tower Technician
$18.75 - $24.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Technicians also handle cabling, grounding, and testing of radio frequency (RF) systems. Duties and ... Ability to drive long distances on and off road. * Ability to perform these duties in all weather ...
Tower Technician
$18.75 - $24.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Technicians also handle cabling, grounding, and testing of radio frequency (RF) systems. Duties and ... Ability to drive long distances on and off road. * Ability to perform these duties in all weather ...
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Job description
Employer Name: Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Position Title: RF Optimization Engineer
Position Duties:
Optimize RF network performance covering field and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using parameter tuning. Work towards KPI acceptance for trial site/markets. Analyze and generate KPI reports from EMS/OSS. Conduct detailed analysis of UE and gNB/eNB logs. Follow up with remote engineering and Level 3 support teams for issue resolution. Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and perform day-to-day customer interaction on planning and execution of PoC/trials and deployment of 5G/4G networks. Work with RAN RF/transport/IP/Security/Cloud teams on collection of planning inputs and deployment flavors to prepare the lab/field gNB/eNB configuration files. Analyze drive test data and network statistics to identify performance issues. Perform audits and optimize radio parameters (e.g., power levels, antenna tilt, handover thresholds) to improve coverage, capacity, and quality. Perform frequency planning and interference analysis. Develop guidelines, process and MOP documents. Coordinate, guide, and supervise field drive test teams in testing RF environment during field trial and deployment phases. Conduct or analyze drive tests to assess signal strength, quality, and coverage. Investigate and resolve network issues such as call drops, low data rates, or coverage holes. Build test plans and execute strategies for qualification of new products/features. Coordinate with field teams and vendors for issue resolution. Perform golden configuration finalization for different deployments. Work closely with Tier1/Tier2/Tier3 teams for performance related issues.
Work may be performed at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Telecommuting 100% of the time allowed.
Work Location: 999 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM
Minimum Qualifications: US Bachelors’ degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience as a RF Engineering professional or related position.
Special Skill Requirements: Must have two (2) years of experience in each of the following: Accuver, TEMS, Nemo, or Actix; Ericsson AMOS and CLI; WindCatcher; ITIL Foundation; Power BI; Tableau; iBwave; SQL, MongoDB, and MariaDB databases.
Resume To: Attn: Erica Skibicki eris064@kellyservices.com
Position Title: RF Optimization Engineer
Position Duties:
Optimize RF network performance covering field and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using parameter tuning. Work towards KPI acceptance for trial site/markets. Analyze and generate KPI reports from EMS/OSS. Conduct detailed analysis of UE and gNB/eNB logs. Follow up with remote engineering and Level 3 support teams for issue resolution. Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and perform day-to-day customer interaction on planning and execution of PoC/trials and deployment of 5G/4G networks. Work with RAN RF/transport/IP/Security/Cloud teams on collection of planning inputs and deployment flavors to prepare the lab/field gNB/eNB configuration files. Analyze drive test data and network statistics to identify performance issues. Perform audits and optimize radio parameters (e.g., power levels, antenna tilt, handover thresholds) to improve coverage, capacity, and quality. Perform frequency planning and interference analysis. Develop guidelines, process and MOP documents. Coordinate, guide, and supervise field drive test teams in testing RF environment during field trial and deployment phases. Conduct or analyze drive tests to assess signal strength, quality, and coverage. Investigate and resolve network issues such as call drops, low data rates, or coverage holes. Build test plans and execute strategies for qualification of new products/features. Coordinate with field teams and vendors for issue resolution. Perform golden configuration finalization for different deployments. Work closely with Tier1/Tier2/Tier3 teams for performance related issues.
Work may be performed at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Telecommuting 100% of the time allowed.
Work Location: 999 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM
Minimum Qualifications: US Bachelors’ degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience as a RF Engineering professional or related position.
Special Skill Requirements: Must have two (2) years of experience in each of the following: Accuver, TEMS, Nemo, or Actix; Ericsson AMOS and CLI; WindCatcher; ITIL Foundation; Power BI; Tableau; iBwave; SQL, MongoDB, and MariaDB databases.
Resume To: Attn: Erica Skibicki eris064@kellyservices.com
About Motion Recruitment
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Industry
Recruiting and staffing services
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Boston, MA, US
Year founded
1989