[Hiring] Engineer, In-Building RF Design @CTS

Role Description

The Forte Neutral Source team is seeking an Engineer, In-Building RF Design and Deployment with broad experience designing cellular DAS systems that meet mobile operator requirements using iBwave™. The Engineer will work as part of a disciplined engineering and project management team to review DAS designs, make updates, create submittal packages, and produce close-out documentation that meets the rigorous requirements of cellular carriers.

What you will do

• RF Design & Carrier Compliance
  • Review and optimize existing iBwave DAS designs for carrier compliance (band plans, sectorization, head-end topology).
  • Refine designs to meet coverage, capacity, zoning, and venue constraints.
  • Create and manage carrier submittal packages through final approval.
  • Develop project-specific signal source bill of material that meet technical, operational and financial objectives.
  • Own the post-installation closeout process: coordinate data collection, analyze results against design and carrier acceptance criteria, deliver complete closeout packages, and resolve any open items on submitted packages.
  • Ensure measurable KPIs (e.g., =95% design-area coverage to spec, session retention targets, throughput) are met within the close-out reports.

Qualifications

• Proven iBwave skills (Level 3 certification or equivalent) with proven experience with design reviews, identifying improvements, making necessary changes, and optimizing.
• Experience working on in-building projects with AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile either directly as an employee or as a contractor/supplier to these companies.
• In-building wireless experience with proficiency across various DAS OEMs (ADRF, Corning, CommScope, JMA, SOLiD) and operator-grade small cells (Ericsson, Nokia, Andrew).
• Experience creating or reviewing mobile operator submittal packages with a broad understanding of the operator’s design requirements and expectations.
• Experience using project management tools to plan and track deployment activities across teams.
• Proven delivery on multi-site programs with remote field teams, backed by clear documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities, strong time management and organize work activities.
• Highly motivated and self-driven with ability to identify and complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure during business hours and when needed, off-hours.

Requirements

• Cellular network operator integration experience with T-Mobile, AT&T and/or Verizon.
• OEM certifications (any of ADRF/Corning/CommScope/JMA/SOLiD).
• Experience with DAS-alternative neutral-host architectures (Ericsson Radio Dot, Andrew OneCell).
• Experience creating CIQs and other configuration activities on cellular radio systems such as Ericsson, Nokia, or Commscope.
• BS/BA in Engineering (or equivalent experience in RF/DAS systems).

Benefits

• 100% remote within the contiguous U.S., with periodic travel for key deployments and escalations.
• Salary commensurate with experience in the range of 100k - 130k.
• This position is full time and includes Company Benefits (Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), LTD/STD, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays).