System Architect – DAS, Wireless

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Create large-scale DAS and in-building wireless solutions for stadiums, arenas, convention centers, airports, transportation hubs, healthcare campuses, higher education institutions, and commercial properties.

• Take ownership of wireless system architecture throughout the design development process, carrier review, deployment, and optimization phases.

• Design active DAS and Air Radio/DRAN overlay solutions.

• Develop iBwave designs, predictive models, floor plans, equipment placements, and material bills.

• Conduct RF analysis and propagation modeling to meet coverage, capacity, and quality targets.

• Evaluate uplink/downlink performance, SINR, throughput, and interference levels.

• Define antenna, power, fiber, and equipment configurations.

• Forecast traffic and capacity needs.

• Formulate sectorization strategies for high-density venues.

• Create DAS architectures utilizing approved OEM equipment.

• Integrate various frequency bands, radio sources, technologies, and wireless operators.

• Generate and maintain RF design documentation, heat maps, propagation reports, and carrier approval packages.

• Coordinate and lead technical design reviews with carriers, OEMs, project teams, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Present design strategies, trade-offs, performance considerations, and suggested solutions.

• Conduct site surveys, venue walkthroughs, and RF assessments.

• Review construction drawings, building plans, and venue specifications.

• Assist in carrier approval processes and ensure technical alignment on final designs.

• Carry out commissioning, optimization, validation testing, and troubleshooting of DAS and small-cell systems.

• Analyze post-installation testing data and implement optimization recommendations.

• Collaborate with deployment and construction teams to execute approved designs.

• Support project estimates, proposals, and technical solution development.

• Establish engineering standards and best practices.

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

• Organize engineering meetings and complete timesheets, expense reports, project documentation, and status reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; exceptional experience may substitute for a degree.

• A minimum of 2–5 years of RF engineering experience in supporting wireless, DAS, or in-building cellular networks.

• Advanced expertise in iBwave Design, iBwave Mobile, and iBwave Optimization.

• Experience in designing carrier-grade DAS systems for large public venues and enterprise settings.

• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and manage wireless system architecture.

• Experience in designing active DAS and Air Radio/DRAN overlay solutions.

• Strong knowledge of LTE, VoLTE, 5G NR, C-Band, CBRS, and public safety wireless systems.

• Proficiency in RF propagation modeling, link budgets, and coverage prediction methodologies.

• Strong grasp of uplink/downlink design, SINR, throughput, interference management, coverage, and capacity optimization.

• Experience in developing sectorization strategies for high-density venues.

• Familiarity with integrating various frequency bands, radio sources, technologies, and wireless operators.

• Knowledge of DAS platforms from CommScope, Corning, JMA, SOLiD, Ericsson, Nokia, or similar OEMs.

• Proficient in spectrum analysis, RF testing, and optimization tools.

• Familiarity with PIM testing, fiber testing, sweep testing, and carrier acceptance testing protocols.

• At least one year of experience in DAS commissioning, integration, and optimization.

• Understanding of carrier design standards and closeout package requirements.

• Experience in leading technical design reviews and effectively communicating design decisions to stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage the technical carrier approval strategy and address carrier feedback.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.

• Capable of preparing technical reports, customer presentations, and engineering documentation.

• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites, construction locations, and large venue environments.

• Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Capability to climb stairs and navigate large facilities and construction environments.

• Good vision, hearing, and manual dexterity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time remote work arrangement.

• Regional and occasional national travel required.