(Halifax) RF Engineer, DAS and 4G/5G cellular design

Overview

Candidates need to be members of the Engineers of Nova Scotia as they will be directly involved in 4G/5G and

DAS

deployments.Tasks and responsabilities :Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or of the Cus.tomer's Project Manager,

Requirements

be responsible for: 

RF

, cellular and distributed antenna systems (

DAS

) design;

definition and network analysis ; Simulations using modeling tools such as: InfoVista Planet, IBWave, Ekahau including defining propagation models, 4G/5G frame structure and simulation parameters; Design of passive and active

DAS

systems, small cell, micro cell, pico cell; Link budgets, coverage and capacity planning of

LTE

, 5G-

NR

, and Wi-Fi networks; Design of cellular networks using

LTE

,

LTE

+, 5G-

NR

, Wi-Fi technologies; Design of private cellular networks for Industry 4.0 and critical infrastructure opera.tors such as Manufacturers and processors of critical materials, mines, commercial and passenger rail, and electric utilities; Creating

BOM

and

CAPEX

and

OPEX

estimates for cellular and Wi-Fi networks; Drafting of functional and technical specifications and

; Drafting of specifications and performance estimates; Selection and design of

RF

transmission sites ; Development of interconnection specifications; Follow-up of network expertise and optimization ; Quality of service audit for

DAS

and small cell installations; Cellular coverage and performance measurements - walk-test & drive-test. Profile and

 : Electrical or computer engineering degree from a recognized engineering school;Member of Engineers Nova Scotia;5 to 8 years of experience related to the

RF

domain;Knowledge with cellular network using technologies

LTE

,

LTE

+, 5G-

NR

, Wi-Fi;Knowledge and experience in the Maritime market (opera.tors and infrastructure present); Working knowledge of modelling tools such as: InfoVista Planet, Ekahau, IBWave (IBWave level 2 certification an asset); Participation to telecom projects such as cellular network and

DAS

design projects;Knowledge of interference issues, Safety Code 6, micro-waves interconnexion or optic fiber;Knowledge of service deployment issues;Planning, design, coordination and project management; Au.tonomous, responsible, and self-motivated; Good verbal and written communication skills;Must be able to travel around Halifax region. What we have to offer:Regular full-time position: 37.5h/week, possibility of paid overtimeCompetitive

Benefits

planStimulating work environment and teamRemote work policy and flexible hoursGroup insurance plan including dentalAccess to an

EAP

(Employee Assistance Program) and telemedicine upon hiringAnnual wellness budget upon hiringGroup retirement plan upon hiringTraining and skills dev