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RF Engineer I

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
Edison, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025

ONLY USC AND GREEN HOLDER


We are hiring an RF Engineer with 1–2 years of experience or a recent engineering graduate eager to start their career in the telecommunications and wireless industry.


Below are the key details:


Job Title: RF Engineer I – DAS & Small Cell Networks

📍 Location: Edison, NJ (Hybrid – Work from Home on Mondays and Fridays; in-office Tuesday through Thursday)

🚗 Travel: Occasional (Once per week to NY Metro area field sites)


Position Summary

This role supports the RF Engineering team in designing, implementing, and maintaining Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Small Cell Networks (SCN). The position involves field work, network optimization, system design, testing, and customer documentation.


Experience

  • 1-2 years of experience in RF Engineering or equivalent
  • Familiarity with 2G, 3G, 4G wireless technologies
  • Hands-on experience in DAS/Small Cell network design and optimization


Essential Job Functions

  • Design and propose DAS and small cell networks
  • Utilize sales process workflow tools
  • Perform site selection, CW testing, and data analysis
  • Prepare customer documentation
  • Configure, test, optimize, and commission SCN and DAS
  • Support NOC with performance issues and technology trials
  • Conduct RF and fiber testing, reporting, and troubleshooting
  • Perform system optimization for multi-node outdoor SCN
  • Operate RF test equipment and post-processing tools
  • Conduct field testing, drive testing (CW, benchmark, optimization)
  • Use empirical and predictive tools for RF design
  • Communicate technical concepts and system performance to customers
  • Recommend system configuration changes


Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication (written & verbal)
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively


Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred


We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

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