System Engineer I

Position Summary: 
Provide system engineering for network deployment and operation in coordination with stakeholders. Perform RF propagation and coverage planning for optimal site and system design. Develop and support analysis tools for system infrastructure deployment and maintenance. Create requirements and perform scripting for analysis and process automation. Assist with the field activities and serve as liaison with customers. Evaluate system performance and provide reports as required. Ensure compliance with network and engineering standards and guidelines to meet customer expectations. Travel is required for this position.

Objectives:

1. Complete sales and project requests for propagation design, operating application software, and completing presentations accurately and on time. Use software to map a utility’s service area, locate meter addresses via geo-coding, locate collector locations with latitude/longitude and make recommendations for optimal number and location for collector sites.
2. Support Quality and Engineering initiatives by evaluating system performance through analytics of data, accessing databases, and writing application code. Identifying and presenting technical recommendations for improved system performance.
3. Coordinate requests for RF analysis, and frequency applications for new, modifications, and renewals. Requires coordination and completion of required administration application processing, as necessary.
4. Assist in the development of standards and requirements relating to RF network. Coordination and optimization planning of propagation system model, equipment specifications, model settings, terrain, and land use by analyzing system measurement and performance data. Includes developing and updating code for software and evaluating solutions.
5. Proactively provide field support with interdepartmental teams. Conduct and support network field audits including configuration, troubleshooting, and repair of system hardware, as necessary. Provide pre- and post-sales field support to the system infrastructure deployment process in coordination with project managers, distributors, customers, and contractors. Travel, as necessary.
6. Support RFP responses. Prepare documentation and manuals, Create reports and presentations.

Requirements:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Experience: Entry-level to 4 years applicable experience (RF, wireless, or cellular engineering)

Skills: Positive Self-motivated Team Player, Strong Verbal/Written Communication, Customer Service, Technical Writing, Knowledge of Wireless Hardware and Test Equipment, RF Propagation, Software Programming, Site Surveys, Frequency Monitoring and Analysis, System Collector and MIU deployment, EDX SignalPro, MapInfo, Esri ArcGIS, AutoIt, SQL, VBA, Python

Location: Tallassee, Alabama

Neptune Technology Group Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position, including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Neptune also does not sponsor individuals in F-1 status for this role.

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