System Performance Engineer - DAS- Southern CA

CTS (www.cts1.com) is a nationwide leader in the Design, Engineering & Installation of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). We work on high profile, cutting edge projects nationwide. We seek an experienced System Performance Engineer/ DAS for our Southern CA market. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will insure that installed systems are performing and operating as designed and in accordance with all CTS standards and practices, and fulfill all contractual obligations. The System Performance Engineer will ensure that CTS’s quality standards are met and/or maintained in all work performed. As projects progress to completion, this position will conduct job site visits to monitor progress and collect required RF data to be used to optimize the system. The System Performance Engineer will complete the final optimization data collection and post processing. The System Performance Engineer will train local personnel as needed on CTS processes and procedures, test equipment operation, and vendor specific equipment operation. This position will also assist as need to troubleshoot issues with installed system as needed to meet system turn-up requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Complete understanding of CTS Products and Services and ability to troubleshoot issues when needed.
• Ability to conduct training of new personnel on CTS procedures and processes.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and present a positive professional attitude at all times.
• Complete understanding of all technologies used in communication systems, to include but not limited to, X-EVDO, LTE, UMTS, WiMax, WiFi , Public Safety, SMR, etc.
• Complete understanding of DAS equipment and optimization techniques for the follow vendors -  CMA, Solid, Commscope, Tyco, ADRF, TEKO, Zinwave, Dali, Cisco, and CSI.
• Expert on the operation and use of all test equipment.
• Ability to find and isolate troubles in distributed antenna systems thru logical troubleshooting methods and signal tracing.
• Must possess ability to identify and locate RF interferers using test equipment in all frequency bands.
• Must possess a complete knowledge of data networks and how they differ from voice networks in optimization and performance measurement.
• Working knowledge of carrier’s architecture to assist local teams with verification of script files and neighbor lists to eliminate issues associated with base stations and macro networks.
• Complete understanding of iBwave and propagation modeling used in in-building designs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to speak before an audience.
• Ability to “think outside the box” and meet customer deadlines, perform as the “go-to” person for other CTS /customer issues
• Weekly Reports and Logs are updated and all required databases and tracking logs complete