CDMA/EVDO/LTE Sr. RF Design Engineer

FES- Further Enterprise Solutions a leading provider of engineering services, turnkey solutions, and software solutions, Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has rapidly grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions to leading telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices through the U.S. and Canada to ensure a rapid response and face to face contact with our clients and staff.

This engineering position requires the ability to work closely with a Tier-1 wireless operator on all aspects associated with the design, optimization and operation of CDMA/LTE network. The successful candidate should have the ability to understand technical issues related to CDMA/ LTE technologies; have RF & NW optimization skills. The candidate should be able to provide in-market support to the customer to help roll out and enhance their CDMA/LTE network. Position requires significant customer interaction and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as good team player with the ability to effectively work with multi-functional engineering teams.

Experience in design, deployment and Optimization of cellular (CDMA/ LTE) systems. -Background in 3GPP and 3GPP2 protocol standards, integration and verification, call processing, and data networks. -Proven track record with innovative problem solving and hands-on experience with CDMA/ LTE network design, network troubleshooting, fine-tuning, and optimization is required -Ability to investigate end to end performance of CDMA/ LTE networks is preferred -Exposure to a wireless operator working environment is required -Experience with CDMA 1X/EVDO is preferred -Experience with data services with knowledge of protocols such as TCP/UDP/IP -Exposure to network planning, measurement and optimization tools such as Atoll, Asset3G, QXDM, TEMS, Ethereal, Actix, Agilent, R&S, PCtel is preferred -Knowledge of interworking between Intra/Inter 3GPP and 3GPP2 networks is preferred -Programming/scripting skills is a plus -Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills are required. -Interact with wireless Operators to investigate and characterize the performance of CDMA/LTE networks in various aspects ranging from EPC, eNode-B, User Equipment and applications -Use handset and network infrastructure based advanced tools to accurately measure existing and potential network performance -Use in-house simulation platforms with live network traffic data and develop solutions to improve network performance & efficiency -RF and OTA Parametric Optimization and troubleshooting involving the use of various complex data collection and post-processing tools to assess CDMA/LTE network performance and propose solutions to problems -Support development of forward looking solutions to address network operator growth and expansion plans covering all network entities -Ability to present complex technical ideas and results to multi-level, multi-disciplinary internal and external audience. -Independent as well as good team player with the ability to effectively work with multi-functional engineering teams.