Private Wireless Network Engineer

About the Role

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is seeking a Private Wireless Network Engineer to support their growth and expansion. This is primarily a remote role, with a strong preference for candidates located near Phoenix, AZ. This is a junior role, and training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Private Wireless Network (PWN) Designs, Proposals, and Scope of Work (SOW) Documentation.
• Create PWN RF designs using iBwave, Ranplan, and eino prediction tool.
• Validate RF designs created by internal and external teams.
• Plan and size Core (EPC/5GC) components and LAN infrastructure.
• Create Core and LAN infrastructure layout and IP planning diagrams using Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Generate accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all PWN components.
• Produce accurate, construction-ready proposals using the CTS quote book template and PowerPoint presentations.
• Build detailed SOW documents.
• Manage internal and external customer expectations regarding delivery timelines and communication.
• Participate in customer meetings, site walks, and scope discovery meetings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of RF wave propagation theory.
• Basic knowledge of MNO spectrum bands (AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile) in the US.
• Awareness of the CBRS frequency band, 3-tiers of spectrum access, and the role of a Spectrum Access System (SAS) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of 4G/5G systems.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP layers & protocols) and high-level LAN/WAN infrastructure knowledge.
• GPON and SD-WAN infrastructure knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to acquire knowledge and stay up-to-date with PWN RAN equipment manufacturers and their deployment architectures.
• Learn RF Math, spectrum planning, and capacity calculations.
• Knowledge of Core (EPC/5GC) deployment options and best practices.
• Basic knowledge of public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) infrastructure and services is a plus.
• Perform ISP backhaul requirement calculations.
• Plan, scale, and size core supporting infrastructure (software licenses for core, servers, SFPs, LAN infrastructure, etc.).
• Ability to receive floor plan prints, organize, and perform take-offs.
• Ability to communicate constructively with design teams.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio).
• High energy, attention to detail, timeliness, teamwork, positive attitude, adaptability, self-motivation, and high reliability.
• Ability to travel to customer meetings and perform site walks nationally (up to 25% of the time).
• Attend in-person and virtual training as required.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technical concepts and acquire new skill-sets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ideally Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering or similar experience).
• A high school degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work at a PC for extended hours.
• Able to travel (by flight or drive) to site walks.
• Able to walk for extended hours (4+) on longer site walks in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Able to physically attend PWN and Regional team meetings when necessary.

Salary: 70-90K Commensurate With Experience

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and 401(k).