Wireless Field Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Field Engineer to be based in our Washington, DC office.  The RF Field Engineer will be responsible for data collection of various networks using RF measurement equipment and software tools.  The candidate will be responsible for testing and troubleshooting system components including performing cable testing using cable analyzer equipment, Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing using PIM test equipment, and analyzing collected data to provide recommendations. The candidate will perform physical inspection systems including active and passive components such as radio transmitters, bi-directional amplifiers, splitters, connectors, coaxial cable, fiber cable, antennas, etc. 

Essential Job Functions:  

• Perform RF data collection using a scanner and spectrum analyzer
• Perform Insertion Loss (IL) test, according to the RF Cable Acceptance Test Procedure  
• Perform Distance to Fault (DTF) test, according to the RF Cable Acceptance Test Procedure
• Perform PIM test, according to PIM Test Procedure
• Test fiber cable using fiber test equipment according to the Fiber Test Procedure
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations to resolve issues
• Commission small to medium-scale DAS networks
• Troubleshoot and repair RF systems in consultation with the Engineering team
• Inspect and analyze systems for any physical issues
• Perform site walks at various client locations to support system design
• Assist the Engineering Team with the analysis of existing systems and design for new systems
• Design small to medium-scale systems using software such as iBwave
• Will assist the radio design team in testing, analyzing, and servicing LMR and mobile phone networks