RF Engineer - Philadelphia, PA*

Description Position Type:  Full-time Regular

Business Unit Area/Functional Area:  Engineering

Relocation Approved:  No

Job Description:
Clearwire's technology changes lives! If you are motivated by having a role where what you do each day directly influences the way people work and communicate, Clearwire may be the company for you.Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers service in 16 states across the U.S. as well as in Europe.On May 7, 2008, Clearwire Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company to expedite the deployment of the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network. In conjunction with this agreement Intel Corporation (through Intel Capital); Google Inc.; Comcast Corporation; Time Warner Cable Inc; and Bright House Networks have collectively agreed to invest $3.2 billion into the new company. RF EngineerClearwire is seeking experienced RF engineers. Working as part of the Clearwire RF Engineering team, these candidates will be responsible for multiple aspects of RF engineering in their regions including site selection support, RF field tuning/optimization, interference measurement/tracking, wireless backhaul and general RF field troubleshooting. Working as part of the Clearwire RF Engineering team, these candidates will be responsible for multiple aspects of RF engineering in their respective region.New Markets Development:

Utilize propagation modeling techniques to complete RF designs of large-scale, complex markets

Ability to perform all stages of RF design, including: search ring process, optimal site selection, link budget analysis, RF sweep evaluation, interference mitigation, and spectrum management

Work effectively with multiple teams, including: outsourced vendor partners, market project managers, network development partners, sales and marketing, commissioning and field teams, in order to build an optimal next generation network

Develop, train, and collaborate with local market field techs to ensure that RF drive testing is done correctly

Analyze test results and work closely with RF planner to optimize network and prop modelOngoing Market Support and Optimization:

Optimize end to end performance of Wimax broadband network, including the RF and IP layers, backhaul issues, capacity management, spectrum management, interference mitigation, troubleshooting packet loss, throughput and latency issues

Utilize complex test equipment and post processing tools for network optimization

Work with NOC/Tier 3 and equipment suppliers to resolve product defects

Assist in the troubleshooting of RF coverage issues in the market, including RF audits of PreQual predictions, known coverage-holes, etc

Assist in evaluating fill-in sites for increased market expansion and capacityRequirements:

Min 5-7+ years of RF network design experience preferred.

Bachelors of Electrical Engineering, Masters or higher degrees an asset

Prior RF, microwave, and IP experience with a wireless service provider a strong asset

Working knowledge of RF planning process and use of propagation tools (familiarity with Planet, SignalPro EDX or Wizard is a strong asset)

Experience with PTP microwave backhaul radios (5.8, 18, 23 GHz, etc) is an asset

Vendor management experience preferred

Expected to have a solid understanding and hands-on experience with RF instrumentation and tools

Expected to possess strong RF systems engineering knowledge and analytical skills

Experience in working at cellsites: installation, verification and RF optimization

Working knowledge and experience in IP networking a strong asset

Excellent communications, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Flexible person with the ability to manage stressful situations and adapt to changing environments, with minimal supervision

Willing to travel within region of responsibility (est 40% travel)

Familiarity with Microsoft office products

Strong work ethic and team player

Candidates should be capable of Climb ladders/stairs whilst carrying test equipment

Valid, clean, drivers license required