Website Virtua UK Ltd
Job description
Virtua is a leading provider of communication and infrastructure services. We are looking for an experienced Radio Frequency Design Engineer to join our highly motivated, dynamic and friendly technical In-Building Survey & Design team.
The successful candidate should have a solid background involving in-building radio survey & design, installation, and commissioning projects with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. This includes projects involving passive and active Distributed Antenna Systems, radiating cable infrastructure, analogue and digital active RFoF systems and dedicated base station multi technology designs. Experience in link budget analysis, industry standard radio design and prediction analysis software inclusive of CW survey techniques and measurements is also required. Some experience of working on high value technical bids and proposals is desirable.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage a range of single operator and bespoke multi operator JOTs full production design submissions, taking ownership of the technical specification and ensuring delivery on time and within scope.
- Remote and local troubleshooting of in-building dedicated, RFoF, Small Cell & C-RAN deployed solutions. Liaising with both the client and colleagues.
- Produce, review, and evaluate detailed designs proposals, commissioning reports and handover reports.
Support the Q&A department with design document approvals. - Ensure HSQE is maintained throughout all aspects of the role.
- Support, guide and help train less experienced members of the Survey & Design team.
Required Knowledge/Skills
- Solid understanding of RF in-building design skills, experience of multi operator designs including active RFoF DAS, Small Cell, Off-Air Repeater deployments as well as passively deployed DAS solutions.
- Experience in the industries standard radio prediction and design tool; iBwave Enterprise (Rel14). Must have the ability to design E2E RFoF and structured cabled solutions within the software.
- Good understanding of 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Generation radio networks and architectures.
- Good understanding of specific technologies i.e., GSM/UMTS/LTE-A/Wi-Fi.
- Experience with RF specific lab equipment (Network / Spectrum Analyzer, RF Signal Generator)
- Good understanding in commissioning active (RF over Fibre) DAS solutions including noise, capacity, and link budget calculations/analysis.
- Knowledge of CW survey methods as both a design validation and system commissioning tool.
- Strong customer facing skills interfacing with high profile customers i.e. UK Mobile Operators.
- Ability to share knowledge and understanding in a coherent fashion.
- Professional approach including good communication skills, especially with the client.
- Professionally qualified in an appropriate engineering or technical subject preferred but not essential.
General Abilities Include
- Must be able to achieve a UK security clearance or airport airside pass application (5-year employment history, criminal record check).
- Must be prepared to work outside of standard business hours.
- Must demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to new disciplines and technics.
- Must be prepared to work away from home in the field conducting site visits.
- Must be prepared to work away from home for extended periods (given proportional notice).
- Excellent presentation and time keeping.
- Ability to adhere to health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Able to work from an office and remote location as required.
- Ability to adhere to project deadlines with little support from management.
- Ability to take instruction and constructive criticism from peers.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word/Visio).
- Full UK driving licence. Preferably clean.