Macpower Digital Assets Edge
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:
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.
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
- 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
- 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.