Field Engineer II
US-IL-Chicago
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Req #: 92461
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development team is building and enhancing the country's first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future. Responsibilities: Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session. As a 5G ORAN Field Engineer, you'll be out in the field keeping our facilities and equipment in top form by maintaining multiple locations in your assigned area. You will be in charge of post construction checks, single site verification, commissioning, site acceptance, testing and maintaining cell sites and edge and local data center installations. You will also be evaluating our network coverage and finding ways to make it even better. Key Responsibilities: * Operate, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on wireless network cell site equipment * Support and deploy CU-CP and CU-UP network functions using VMWare Telco Cloud Automation Platform * Configure CSR and inspect site cabinets for damage or post-construction issues * Validate breaker placement, GPS cable, backhaul fiber connections, and power/site configuration * Verify antenna positions, perform single site verification using EXFO tool for various issues * Collaborate with experts for integration, troubleshoot network functionality, maintain inventory records, resolve tickets, and ensure compliance with installation standards Qualifications: Education and Experience: * 3+ years of telecommunications experience, specializing in RAN, 4G LTE cell site troubleshooting, and testing * Technical degree in Electronics or Telecommunications, or equivalent military and industry experience will be considered Skills and Requirements: * Familiarity with testing protocols for transport, RF, base-station turn-up, commissioning, and validation, along with troubleshooting antenna systems, spectrum analyzers, and base station equipment * Skilled in PIM, VSWR, MIMO, and RET, with experience in LTE or CDMA technology from major vendors, as well as dark and lit fiber testing * Proficient in PC hardware troubleshooting and familiar with DC power distribution systems * Willing to travel up to 75% within the market (including overnight and occasional domestic travel) and work nonstandard hours, including weekends and evenings * Ability to read and interpret as-builts, construction drawings, equipment specs, and MOPs, while quickly learning and implementing new methods and tools * Capable of working in various conditions (climbing, lifting up to 55 lbs, confined spaces, outdoor environments) with general computer proficiency; experience with Google Suite and command line utilities is a plus Visa sponsorship not available for this role Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.
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