Protingent Staffing has an immediate need for a contract Microwave Design Engineer for a 6+ month project in the Milwaukee or Chicago area.

Primary responsibilities will involve multiple aspects of microwave network design, implementation, and performance management. This would include: design of microwave networks using software and analysis tools; site selection support; path profile/line of sight analysis; microwave network field tuning/optimization; interference measurement/tracking; and ongoing capacity/performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop microwave design(s), using licensed and unlicensed frequencies, which support the deployment of next generation wireless broadband networks
• Utilize the PathLoss planning tool along with defined design standards and link budgets, to create high quality microwave designs
• Drive a strong design architecture that maximizes performance, link availability, and provides redundancy/diversity while also meeting budgetary objectives
• Participate in the search ring process and assist in the selection of cell sites that are microwave-optimum. Must work closely with market project managers and service delivery RF engineering team during the site selection and acquisition process
• Effectively manage design projects and any issues that arise to insure that they meet aggressive deployment timelines
• Manage or conduct field work, including path surveys, installation and commissioning support, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Assist in the commissioning and optimization process as equipment is deployed and brought into service
• Help test and troubleshoot microwave backhaul network systems issues. Work with NOC/Tier 3 and equipment suppliers to resolve product defects
• When spurious interference is encountered in a market, lead the effort to measure, identify, and resolve, the source(s) of interference
• Provide ongoing capacity management, performance management, and redesign support, in launched markets

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of microwave network design and engineering experience
• Expert knowledge and skill in using microwave propagation and planning tools such as PathLoss
• Working level knowledge and experience in IP networking
• Experience working at communication sites/towers to validate dish alignment, installation quality, and support optimization is a must
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with microwave performance instrumentation and analysis tools
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage personal workload, vendors, and deliverables, to meet aggressive project timelines
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Candidates should be capable of climbing ladders/stairs while carrying test equipment
• Valid, clean, driver’s license required

Preferred:

• Bachelors of Electrical Engineering degree or higher
• Experience using Mapinfo, Visio
• In addition to the licensed microwave bands, familiarity and experience with working in the UNII unlicensed band is a plus

Qualified candidates and apply online or directly to jobs@protingent.com