RF Engineer/Technician
YRH
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About
YRH is seeking serious and determined candidates with strong team spirit, with the goal of offering them a permanent position within YRH. YRH implements an equal access employment program and invites all members of designated groups to apply.
Work location: Hybrid – Vancouver Job type: Permanent Required education: Bachelor's or technical degree Required specialty: Electrical engineering, telecommunications Experience: 3–6 years
Tasks And Responsabilities:
Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or of the Customer's Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Design of MW point-to-point links using Pathloss 5.1/6.
- Creating MW installation instructions based on industry best practices.
- On site validation and supervision of MW installations.
- Troubleshooting issues on MW links and networks.
- MW Waveguide transmission line sweeps measurements.
- Executing test cases in customer MW lab.
- MW Test results analysis and troubleshooting.
- Communicating with client, partners, and equipment vendor.
- Requirements definition and network analysis.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- 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 operators 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 requirements.
- 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 Requirements:
- Electrical technologist or engineering degree from an accredited institution.
- Member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC considered an asset.
- 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in the RF domain.
- Knowledge of legacy and modern MW equipment including but not limited to the following configurations.
- TDM equipment.
- Long-haul, high-powered equipment.
- All indoor installations.
- Frequency Diversity, Quad Diversity.
- Space diversity, split Tx.
- ACM.
- Knowledge of common MW lab and field installation and troubleshooting equipment.
- Spectrum Analyzer.
- RF Generator.
- Vector Network Analyser (VNA).
- RF Power Meter.
- BER test set.
- Experience in MW design.
- Knowledge of MW deployment issues and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge and experience in the BC market (operators and infrastructure present).
- Knowledge of MW service deployment issues.
- Good communication skills, written and oral (French spoken an asset).
- Planning, design, coordination and project management.
- Autonomous, responsible, and self-motivated.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Anticipate travel within Metro Vancouver and greater BC and Alberta.
Knowledge Considered An Asset But Not Required:
- LMR systems.
- PTMP LTE.
- FTTH fiber.
- Cellular network knowledge in technologies LTE, LTE+, 5G-NR, Wi-Fi.
- Working knowledge of modelling tools such as: InfoVista Planet, Ekahau, Pathloss 5.1/6, IBWave (IBWave level 2 certification an asset).
- Participation in telecom projects such as cellular network and DAS design projects.
- Knowledge of interference issues, Safety Code 6, MW interconnection and/or fiber optic.
Our Advantages:
- Regular full-time position: 37.5h/week, possibility of paid overtime.
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Stimulating work environment and team.
- Remote work policy and flexible hours.
- Group insurance plan including dental.
- Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and telemedicine.
- Annual wellness budget.
- Group retirement plan.
- Training and skills development program.
- Time off accumulating upon hiring.
- Office closed between Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Computer equipment provided for working from home.
- Referral program.
Languages
- English
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