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Macpower Digital Assets Edge

RF Engineer

Macpower Digital Assets Edge, Phoenix

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Job Summary: We are seeking a driven RF Engineer specializing in Small Cell and DAS deployments for a hybrid role based in Phoenix, AZ. This position delivers critical RF design and project management support across small cell sales, project implementation, and maintenance, with 60% office/remote work and significant field collaboration. Occasional travel to Denver or Seattle and local project site visits are required. Candidates must have hands-on experience with small cell technologies, LTE/5G, and RF propagation tools.
Location & Schedule:
  • Phoenix, AZ (Tuesday-Thursday in office, Monday/Friday WFH)
  • 20% local travel, plus monthly travel to Denver or Seattle
  • Mileage, travel, and cell phone expenses covered
Minimum Requirements:
  • BSEE, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science required; MSEE preferred
  • 2-4 years of RF engineering experience, with proficiency in small cell architecture and deployment
  • Experience with: LTE, CBRS, UMTS, CDMA, and 5G (preferred)
  • Must possess: RF Design & Propagation (Atoll, IBWave, Mapinfo), Small Cell deployment, Power Engineering, Project Management
  • Skilled with small cell RRUs, DAS design, 5-Step Commissioning, network optimization, and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment (power meters, spectrum analyzers, PIM/Sweep, pilot scanner, TEMs phones, CPE, power density probes)
  • utoCAD expertise for node/power design
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Visio, Power BI; quick learner of new analytics and GIS tools
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to work on multiple simultaneous projects
  • bility to adapt to technical and process changes, communicate clearly, and deliver results under pressure
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the technical lead for small cell and DAS network design, implementation, and optimization
  • Interface directly with customers and foster engineering partnerships
  • Own DAS and small cell design: site selection, CW testing, data analysis, system modeling, and proposal documentation
  • Review node candidate sites, validate A&E drawings, and provide wiring diagrams/BOM for node and power designs
  • Create/modify power designs (AC/DC) using AutoCAD
  • Ensure regulatory compliance (FCC, OSHA, city requirements) for all deployments
  • Coordinate or perform multi-node SCN system optimization and troubleshooting
  • Support national RF initiatives, integration, and technology pilots
  • Manage vendor relationships, RF configuration, and equipment forecasting
  • Provide ongoing network support: configure, test, optimize, commission, and troubleshoot performance issues
  • Conduct field verification of deployments using test equipment and reporting results
  • Maintain detailed documentation and system updates for all assets and changes

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated RF professional looking to advance in 5G and small cell technologies with a leading team. If you combine technical depth, strong organization, and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, we'd like to meet you.