Position Title: Associate RF Engineer (P1)

　　Company Summary

　　Crown Castle is the nations largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demandconnecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, were the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S& P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

　　We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, were an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

　　Position Summary

　　The Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering groups are national, regional or district-based teams. The Associate RF Engineer is an apprenticeship role that supports the RF Engineering team during the estimating, design, deployment, testing, and maintenance of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Small Cell Networks (SCN) on private property or public right-of-way (ROW).

　　Essential Job Functions

　　In support of Senior RF Engineers and/or RF Engineers, create iDAS and Small Cell network designs to include system equipment selection such as antennas, passive RF conditioning products and active electronics

　　In support of Senior RF Engineers and/or RF Engineers, produce and document RF predictions and link budgets for design approvals

　　Assist the construction teams efforts by ensuring detailed scopes of work (SOW), processes, procedures, and test plans

　　Development software proficiency with industry standard RF propagation modeling tools such as iBwave and Atoll

　　Directly responsible for updating system databases including but not limited to Small Cell Geographic Information System (SCGIS) and Asset Management System (AMS)

　　Participate in field testing activities such as evaluating existing RF environment (Benchmarking) and Continuous Wave (CW) propagation analysis

　　Participate in the analyzation of field-testing results and the preparation of customer documentation

　　Familiarity with various types of test equipment such as power meter, spectrum analyzer, pilot scanner and test mobile system (TEMS) devices

　　Assist with RF and fiber testing, reporting, and troubleshooting

　　Ability to review and approve various construction contractor provided field test results such as PIM, VSWR and DTF

　　Develop a firm understanding of link budgets, calculated noise figures, and intermodulation products

　　Basic knowledge of radio wave propagation fundamentals, antenna theory, and optical transmission medium

　　Education/Certifications

　　Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred, relevant military and/or industry experience may be considered

　　Experience/Minimum Requirements

　　Less than (2) years of RF engineering experience or equivalent

　　Familiar with small cell network architecture

　　Familiarity with prediction and mapping tools (ex. Atoll, iBwave, MapInfo, TEMS Discovery)

　　A solid understanding of RF fundamentals and data network protocols

　　Knowledge of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G wireless technologies

　　Knowledge of radio wave propagation fundamentals, antenna theory, and optical transmission

　　Other Skills/Abilities

　　Ability to:

　　Use RF test equipment and software Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills Focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result Pay attention to the minute details of a project or task Stay organized and follow a systematic method of performing a task Find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems Take care of the customers needs while following company procedures Complete assigned tasks under stressful situations Organizational Relationship

　　Reports to: Manager RF Engineering

　　Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

　　Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

　　Compensation Information: For New York, Colorado, California and Washington residents the hiring range offered for this position is $66, 000-$80, 000 annually. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 10% of annual salary. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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