RF Engineer

Job#: 3031709 Job Description: RF Engineer Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract Role Overview This position is for an RF Engineer within a dedicated support team for RF Design. The role involves responsibility for various project-based tasks that are not assigned to a specific geographic area. The work will support the full lifecycle of a project, from initial site review and design through regulatory processes, technical documentation, and final in-service stages. Key Responsibilities Manage project tasks for traditional macro sites, small cells, relocations, temporary sites, and other modification projects. Follow projects through the entire lifecycle, from site review and design to regulatory and technical documentation. Work closely with the Real Estate team and other RF engineers to complete assigned tasks. Perform virtual or remote site reviews, with field visits as required. Adhere to a hybrid work schedule, working in the office on specified days. Required Qualifications General familiarity with the overall cell build process. Knowledge of how to read ZD/CDs. Attention to detail for regulatory and technical documentation. Understanding of basic RF concepts and antenna theory. Knowledge of RF propagation and project management tools. Some completed higher education is required. Preferred Qualifications Recent experience with a telecommunications carrier. Recent experience with tools such as Atoll and Fuze SPM/RFDS/CQ. Knowledge of the Southern CA area. A four-year degree is preferred but not required. Work Environment This role follows a standard 40-hour workweek, typically from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility of some overtime. The position requires working from the Irvine office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, in alignment with the team's hybrid schedule. Field visits may be necessary as projects require. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. This employer offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. This employer also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, we host an on-demand training program, provide access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. This employer has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that