RF Engineer

Arium Networks builds and operates small cell networks that are shaping the future of wireless connectivity. As demand for faster, more reliable wireless coverage continues to grow, small cell technology is becoming essential to how communities stay connected. Our company brings together an established infrastructure, existing client base, and deep industry expertise, while offering the rare opportunity to step into an early‑stage environment where your ideas matter and your contributions shape what comes next - helping define how we work, what we build, and how we scale. Joining Arium Networks allows you to grow your career while building technology that will influence how people connect in the years ahead.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Support sales, provide technical guidance and utilize sales process workflow systems. Interface with customer, cultivate relationships with their engineering teams and understand their needs. Work closely with customer personnel regarding system design, performance, optimization, and recommendation of configuration changes. Support the life cycle of the oDAS, iDAS, DRAN, repeater solutions, and small cell nodes from proposal to deployment. Work with Operations, Wireless Service Provider’s RF Engineering Teams to troubleshoot and resolve any performance issues post launch. Collaborate with Wireless Service Provider’s RF Engineering Team’s on new small cell design and future network planning. Conduct site surveys, CW tests, analyze data, and prepare documentation for customer approval. Generate and provide BOMs (build of material) for proposals and contracted projects. Configure, commission, troubleshoot and optimize DAS and small cell networks. Support new technology trials conducted by the national and local RF teams. Collaborate with sales, construction, project delivery and operations teams to support all DAS projects. Leverage empirical data and predictive design tools. Work with product development team to develop new solutions and products for future deployment. Conduct field work, measurements, and analyze drive/walk test data from new network deployment. Coordinate, oversee, or perform system optimization of multi-node outdoor small cell network systems.  Use a variety of measurement tools to confirm system designs including test equipment, power meter, spectrum analyzer, and pilot scanner. Create MOPs to standardize market level processes including design, test results, construction documents and close out package reviews. Remote work allowed 2 days per week.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related technical field of study; plus 2 years of RF engineering experience within the telecommunications industry in job offered or similar position. Must have demonstrated experience with: RF and data collection tools, including at least 3 of the 6 tools: TEMS Pocket, JDSU, Gnet Tracker Pro, Link Master, TEMS Discovery, and Windcatcher. Power BI, Smartsheet, SQL required.Performing and validating EME Studies. Regional and market-level audits with complex data sets and MapInfo. Creating network design for the small cells with latest technologies using Atoll and iBwave. Creating network design for DRAN with latest technologies using Atoll and iBwave. Creating network design for oDAS with latest technologies using Atoll and iBwave. Creating network design for iDAS with latest technologies using Atoll and iBwave. Installation, Commissioning and troubleshooting of JMA, SOLID, CommScope OEM DAS equipment. Wireless Technologies including 4G, 5G, NR, VOLTE, VONR, RF Propagation, Cellular and Antenna Theory. Node selections for network design, including familiarity with utility and jurisdictional requirements. RF and fiber testing, reporting, and troubleshooting. Reviewing and validating antenna PIM and sweep results for site acceptance. C-Scape, NCRM, QGIS, SCGIS, AMS, NIER, and IKE Tool.

Compensation

The pay range offered for this position is $95,000 - $143,000 per year.  A candidate’s offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location.  Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Arium Networks careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.