NEWFIELD: Radio Frequency Test Engineer 2024

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Berkeley, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calibration, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Credit Cards, Hazard Analysis, Identify Issues, Logistics Management, Procedure Development, Project/Program Coordination, Property Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Radio Engineering, Radio Frequency, Record Keeping, Rentals, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Telecommunications Industry, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Berkeley, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Summary: 

This position is full-time contract work for 5-6 months and is a great entry to the wireless telecommunications industry. The right candidate will be a motivated team player, productive self-starter who will interface with Lead Engineers, Project Coordinators, Support Staff, tower crews, and customer contacts to perform field measurements, manage a drive-test team, follow well-defined procedures, use common sense, and ultimately be responsible for producing high quality RF field measurements. The position requires 100% travel within the US. Successful candidates will receive training to perform their responsibilities.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead a drive-test team in the field to collect CW (continuous wave) path-loss data
  • Ensure that the test kit is complete, well cared for/maintained, and is working properly in a calibrated and accurate state throughout the projects.
  • Work with the Lead Engineer and Project Coordinator to manage logistics such as air travel, vehicle rental, lodging, etc. while in the field.
  • Maintain a safe work environment
    •  Complete job hazard analysis at every site
    •  Report any safety issues immediately to lead engineer or project coordinator
  • Maintain a healthy work environment using clear and professional communication with the team including lead engineers, project coordinators, support staff (drivers), and tower crew personnel.
  • Submit receipts for all purchases with company credit card (Pcard) on the day of purchase
  • Maintain timely correspondence with NETSCOUTs expense administration team (Certify team)
  • Maintain timely correspondence with NETSCOUTs QA team and model calibration team
  • Upload data daily for all sites collected including all pictures, videos, and site data
  • Understand and follow drive testing procedures as prescribed by NETSCOUT
  • Work in concert with lead engineer and customers to coordinate effective test plans
  • Work with client (cellular carriers) cell technicians, RF engineers, and real estate managers to obtain timely access to cell sites
  • Troubleshoot logistical or technical issues swiftly when needed
  • Maintain accurate records by submitting required daily reports of field activities to comply with contractual obligations
  • Maintain accurate reporting of working hours
  • Maintain a clean workspace including rental test vehicle and test sites
 

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