RF Engineer - Wireless
Core
Developing RF site designs for 4G and 5G deployments across new and existing telecommunications infrastructure.
Role type
RF Engineer (Wireless Network Design)
Builds
RF site designs, RF plumbing diagrams, and EME mitigation solutions for wireless networks.
Domain
Telecommunications / Wireless Infrastructure
Required skills
RF design, RF plumbing diagrams, EME mitigation, ARPANSA RPS3 standards, AMTA Base Station Design Guidelines, ACMA requirements, site inspection, project coordination, commissioning support, performance troubleshooting, industry tools (Atoll, Asset, RFNSA, RF Map2, Nearmap, MapInfo, Google Earth), RAN environments (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei)
Preferred skills
LTE and 5G radio network optimisation, private LTE networks, rail communications, mining, defence, IoT, smart metering, Python/VBA/SQL scripting
Technologies
Atoll, Asset, RFNSA, RF Map2, Nearmap, MapInfo, Google Earth, Ericsson RAN, Nokia RAN, Huawei RAN
Responsibilities
Prepare RF site designs and RF plumbing diagrams for 4G/5G; Ensure designs comply with EME, ACMA, and client requirements; Coordinate with project managers, designers, and field teams; Undertake site inspections, design visits, audits, and feasibility assessments; Support commissioning, integration, and performance troubleshooting; Monitor project progress and provide reporting to stakeholders.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC