RF Design Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support iBwave design efforts for In-Building wireless systems for region and/or assigned customer programs Collaborate with customer technical subject-matter experts, carriers and sub-contractors, solution engineers and deployment engineers to recommend system designs for in-Building wireless projects Conduct site surveys to identify design parameters and key performance indicator (KPI) criteria that influence system designs. Assess and determine capacity, coverage, and equipment requirements for project designs. Plan, develop, and price system designs in compliance with established design standards to ensure quality and meet customer requirements. Use RF tools to perform radio propagation modeling, prediction, and tuning, as well as system integration. Create 3-dimensional models using design software (e.g. iBwave) and analyze data to finalize designs and provide recommendations. Review design deliverables, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Partner with Field Engineers to update designs based on changes made during system implementation and testing. Support project managers throughout implementation by providing RF engineering deliverables, including creating Bills of Materials (BOM), participating in weekly project calls (internal or customer-facing), collecting data, and preparing final project completion reports. Act as a resource for other designers, providing guidance and support. Maintain records and databases of project details, including hours worked and project status. Collaborate with engineering management to define, clarify, and standardize design engineering practices. Travel/Shift Requirements: Occasional travel may be required Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors on ladders, and in confined spaces Ability to work with/around electrical wires and/or ESD products Ability to work remotely at construction or installation sites Managerial Responsibility No direct reports. Skills and Abilities Required Ability to learn and apply evolving technologies, standards, and certification requirements. Ability to work independently, while effectively collaborating within a team to solve operational challenges and support Telamon’s objectives. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences clearly and effectively. Proficiency in using standard office software applications. Education and Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Communications, Engineering or related field Focus on RF and cellular communications preferred Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design engineering Understanding of RF design concepts, practices, and procedures Working knowledge of performance software and test equipment (e.g. TEMS, JDSU, DataPro, or similar) iBwave certification, Level 1 or greater, plus relevant experience. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure. Skilled at understanding and addressing customer requirements to deliver tailored, high-quality designs. Strong focus on accuracy and quality in RF designs, documentation, and deliverables. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Wireless: 1 year (Preferred) Ibwave: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate: Rolling Meadows, IL 60008: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rolling Meadows, IL 60008