RF Field Technician - DAS and Two Way Radio!

HNM Systems provides direct hire, contract to hire, and professional placement to the Telecommunications, Utilities, and IT sectors. HNM also offers turn-key engineering services for the design of outside and inside plant, power utility, and Wi-Fi systems.

This is a field-based position.

Job Description
Using sound engineering principles and planning tools, this position supports the RF Engineering team with the testing, integration, commissioning and the ongoing maintenance and modification of DAS, Public Safety and 2-way radio systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Interface with Customer on project sites.
• Conduct CW tests, analyze data, and prepare customer documentation.
• Configure, test, and commission equipment.
• Support NOC and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Support new technology trials.
• Leverage empirical and predictive design tools.
• Facilitate implementation of solutions and trials.
• Conduct field work and measurements.
• Operate test equipment and run post processing software.
• Provide planning, coordination as well as drive testing including CW, benchmark, and optimization.
• Use a variety of measures to confirm system designs including test equipment, power density and power meter, spectrum analyzer, and pilot scanner.
• RF and fiber testing, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Perform ongoing system testing, test analysis, troubleshooting, test reports and recommendation for changes and upgrades.

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma
• BSEE (preferred but not required)

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 years’ RF engineering experience or equivalent
• Experience with DAS OEM equipment (Commscope, Corning MobileAccess, SOLiD, Teko, TE Connectivity, etc) preferred but not required
• Familiar with cellular DAS, public safety and 2-way radio architecture
• Able to use prediction tools and Mapinfo
• Knowledge of 2G,3G,4G wireless technologies
• Able to create link budgets, calculate noise figures, and calculate intermodulation products
• Knowledge of radio wave propagation fundamentals, antenna theory, and optical transmission
• Able to use test equipment and software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other Skills/Abilities

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable, and will consider all qualified applications for employment.