RF Engineering Manager - Kansas City or St Louis, MO*

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 Engineering Manager (Kansas City or St Louis)Clearwire is seeking experienced RF Engineering Managers in various locations across the US. This position will involve managing part of the Clearwire’s RF Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for multiple aspects of RF engineering site selection support, RF field tuning/optimization, interference measurement/tracking, wireless backhaul and general RF field troubleshooting.Responsibilities:

Lead a team of RF and Microwave Engineers in the design and deployment of next generation wireless broadband networks

Develop RF designs that maximize coverage, capacity, and performance objectives. This would include managing all aspects of the design process -- use of propagation and analysis tools; implementation of design guidelines and link budgets; issuance of search rings; and support for RF-optimum site selection/acquisition

Work effectively as part of a leadership team to ensure that design and deployment objectives, as well as timelines, are met

Work closely with outsourced vendors/contractors as needed to support RF services in new markets (backhaul, RF sweeps/clearing and RF coverage). This includes conducting detailed design reviews and market audits to ensure that all network objectives are fulfilled for microwave backhaul and RF coverage

Assist commissioning and field teams during site construction and commissioning

Plan and manage the market optimization process from commissioning to market launch.

Manage broadband data performance post-launch in both the RF and backhaul networks

Work closely with sales organization to plan and prioritize ongoing market expansion post-launch.Qualifications:

7 to 10+ years of RF network design experience, additional experience with microwave network design preferred

Previous management/supervisory experience (with at least 3-5 direct reports) preferred

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, Masters or higher degrees an asset

Strong RF systems engineering knowledge and analytical skills

Strong working knowledge of RF planning process and use of propagation tools, Planet EV preferred.

Solid understanding and hands-on experience with RF instrumentation and tools

Working knowledge and experience in IP networking

Excellent communications, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

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