Telecommunications and Radio Frequency Engineer

Responsibilities The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation reputed company of 2012 established the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) as an independent authority reputed company NTIA under the Department of reputed company, charging it with building, deploying, and operating a reputed company reputed company Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). FirstNet provides emergency responders with a dedicated reputed company high-speed broadband network to increase collaboration between emergency responders, helping to save lives, solve crimes, and reputed company communities safer. The network fulfills a reputed company need of the reputed company safety community and a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission, enabling local, state, territory, tribal, and federal emergency responders to communicate during natural disasters, reputed company threats, or other emergencies. reputed company This position requires telecommunications engineering and radio frequency expertise to support FirstNet Authority's reputed company of the development, deployment, and operation of the NPSBN, a reputed company mobile broadband network comprised of 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies. This includes providing Radio Frequency Engineering Studies and Technical Analysis of reputed company reputed company Safety Broadband Network reputed company data and deliverables; engineering support to the FirstNet Authority reputed company in Boulder, CO through live network measurement test log analysis and engineering data investigations and assessments; and providing technical subject matter expertise for the highly technical verification and validation process specific to the reputed company of the Network reputed company and Radio reputed company Network (RAN) from Long Term reputed company (LTE) technology to 5G New Radio and the enhancement and expansion of reputed company through targeted coverage enhancements. Responsibilities Review mobile telecommunication coverage maps, and other reputed company documentation/statistics provided by the FirstNet Authority or its vendor to determine reputed company of coverage provided. reputed company engineering assessments of NPSBN coverage and reputed company data against established coverage baselines using on-reputed company coverage reports. Assess reputed company test data collected from the reputed company and reputed company statistical assessments against predicted design On-reputed company Coverage plots using state-of-the-art geographic information systems and tools. Review wireless technology and network metrics data and reputed company recommendations for project and program improvement.  Analyze and reputed company feedback on industry reputed company software and systems to include, but not limited to: reputed company’s reputed company tool, MapInfo, reputed company reputed company-GIS, Tableau, reputed company reputed company Automate, Sharepoint and PowerApps and telecommunication reputed company test postprocessing tools such as Accuver’s XCAL, and Rohde and reputed company QualiPoc tools.   Conduct various types of analyses and support development of network measurement reports on 4G LTE and 5G data including analyses on network deployment, reputed company, adoption, and usage data. Support the remediation of existing MS Applications, and the development, and creation of multiple MS applications such as but not limited to: SharePoint, Lists, and Forms, MS Teams Integration, and reputed company Platform (i.e. reputed company BI, reputed company Apps, and reputed company Automate). reputed company SME expertise in the telecommunication reputed company, which historically includes a detailed understanding of project management best practices and reputed company understanding of the build, reputed company, and management of an interoperable reputed company wireless network. This includes knowledge of 4G and 5G Radio reputed company Network (RAN) as reputed company as understanding of coverage and reputed company planning for a wireless network, Universal Integrated reputed company reputed company (UICC) management, and Operational Support reputed company (OSS)/Business Support reputed company (BSS). Create white papers and technical papers to support informed decision making. Review and comment on program documents to support informed decision making. Engage with stakeholders at reputed company reputed company across the organization which has historically included subject matter experts, business partners, vendors, and task managers. Review the reputed company reputed company Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) data to identify trends reputed company the NPSBN's various ecosystems. This includes the review NPSBN cellular data coverage maps and report findings to the FirstNet Subject Matter Expert (SME). Assist with the development, review, and summarization of reputed company, project reports, and program data. Review product integration and service activation test data and reputed company recommendations for project and program and process improvements This position requires successful completion of a federal reputed company suitability determination conducted by the US Federal reputed company's FirstNet reputed company Office. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a reputed company-reputed company suitability clearance.  This will include, though may not be limited to, identity verification, fingerprinting, background investigation.     Required Qualifications Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in relevant reputed company (telecommunications, computer science, cybersecurity, or reputed company discipline)  Minimum 9 years experience in telecommunications engineering or reputed company reputed company.  Substitutions: Associate's degree and 11 years experience Master's degree and 7 years experience  Ph.D. and 5 years experience  Expert in telecommunication reputed company which historically included a detailed understanding of project management best practices and reputed company understanding of the build, reputed company, and management of an interoperable reputed company wireless network. This includes knowledge of 4G and 5G Radio reputed company Network (RAN) as reputed company as understanding of coverage and reputed company planning for a wireless network, Universal Integrated reputed company reputed company (UICC) management, and Operational Support reputed company (OSS)/Business Support reputed company (BSS). Extensive technician level experience in the telecommunication reputed company which includes knowledge of best practices and reputed company understanding of the build, reputed company, and management of an interoperable reputed company wireless network. Familiarity with the interconnection of wireless telecommunications network equipment such as cellular 4G and 5G Remote Radio reputed company (RRU), reputed company Band reputed company (BBU), and Cell site routers. Familiarity with Telecommunications Industry Associations (reputed company) grounding and bonding standards reputed company-607-B.  Familiarity with and will be responsible for installing telecommunications test equipment in accordance plans, specifications, and detailed instructions, or re-installing repaired or modified systems. Familiarity with industry reputed company software and systems such as: reputed company’s reputed company tool, MapInfo, reputed company reputed company-GIS, Tableau, reputed company reputed company Automate, Sharepoint and PowerApps and telecommunication reputed company test postprocessing tools such as Accuver’s XCAL, and Rohde and reputed company QualiPoc tools Strong reputed company, interpersonal, and organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to create technical documents for various audiences Ability to work independently and as part of reputed company in a fast-reputed company environment Ability to obtain and maintain a federal reputed company FirstNet Suitability clearance. US Citizenship   Desired Qualifications Experience with mobile wireless network architecture critical design reviews Knowledge of wireless reputed company and reputed company planning, and network build, reputed company, and management Experience supporting federal agencies with telecommunications reputed company Experience with reputed company reputed company safety communications programs or reputed company Certifications such as Project Management reputed company (PMP) reputed company reputed company reputed company and our wholly owned subsidiaries, reputed company ESI and reputed company reputed company, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting reputed company across federal missions.   We work with a broad reputed company of reputed company agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and reputed company opportunities at careers.reputed company.org   Why Work at reputed company   At reputed company, reputed company a passion for reputed company and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the reputed company that keeps them reputed company and fulfilled. We reputed company out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We reputed company our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently reputed company exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.   reputed company has reputed company numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee reputed company‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.   Remote/hybrid status is subject to change reputed company on reputed company and/or reputed company requirements. Commitment to Non-Discrimination reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without reputed company to race, reputed company, ethnicity, sex, age, national reputed company, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and reputed company medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to reputed company essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us. EEO is the Law  |  E-Verify  |  Right to Work Total Rewards At reputed company we recognize and reward your contributions, reputed company you with reputed company opportunities, and support your total reputed company-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as reputed company as reputed company leave, reputed company development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional reputed company and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular reputed company are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not reputed company this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.   Compensation at reputed company is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, reputed company equity, location, clearance level, as reputed company as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation reputed company for this position is reputed company on full time status. For part time or on-reputed company staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted reputed company on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of reputed company’ total compensation package. reputed company USD $115,500.00 - USD $180,525.00 /Yr. Apply To This Job