DAS Field Performance Engineer

Company Description

Repeated Signal Solutions, Inc. (RSS), founded in 2004, is a privately held company specializing in Cellular, Public Safety, and Wireless Coverage Solutions with a nationwide presence. Known for its expertise in indoor and outdoor wireless system designs, installations, and optimizations, RSS serves a variety of industries such as hospitality, healthcare, airports, and sports venues. The company boasts strong relationships with Wireless Service Providers (WSPs) and holds certifications with leading manufacturers like Corning, Comba, and JMA Wireless. RSS is committed to delivering client-owned, neutral-host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solutions and managing every aspect, including carrier coordination, contracting, and testing. With certified experts and a focus on future-ready solutions like LAA, CBR, and Private LTE, RSS leads the way in wireless network services.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a DAS Field Performance Engineer based in SoCal (Orange County preferred). The role consists of performing DAS commissioning, troubleshooting, field testing, BM testing, and performance testing, and ensuring optimization of wireless networks. Responsibilities include collaborating with team members to analyze and resolve network challenges, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, and collaborating on the development and implementation of enhanced wireless solutions for diverse environments. The engineer will also interact with the design team to ensure operational efficiency and seamless coverage in all deployed systems.

Location: Orange County, CA (Remote)

Department: RF Engineering & Operations

Position Overview

The DAS Field Performance Engineer is responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, field testing, monitoring, and maintaining the performance of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to ensure reliable indoor cellular coverage and capacity. This role focuses on RF optimization, DAS troubleshooting, drive test analysis, interference mitigation, carrier compliance, and system tuning across multi-operator environments.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in RF engineering, LTE/5G performance optimization, and in-building wireless systems.

Key Responsibilities

DAS Performance Optimization

• Analyze and optimize DAS performance to meet coverage, capacity, and quality KPIs.
• Perform RF tuning, including power balancing, antenna optimization, and uplink/downlink alignment.
• Optimize multi-band and multi-operator systems supporting LTE, 5G NR, and legacy technologies.
• Ensure compliance with operator performance benchmarks and SLAs.

RF Testing & Validation

• Conduct walk tests, grid testing, and benchmarking using tools such as:
• TEMS
• Nemo Wireless Network Solutions
• PCTEL scanners and probes

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• Validate coverage maps and propagation models.
• Perform post-installation and post-upgrade acceptance testing.

Commissioning & Troubleshooting

• Identify and mitigate sources of interference, including PIM, oscillation, and external RF noise.
• DAS commissioning follows industry standard processes.
• Familiar with AT&T's 5-step commissioning process.
• Troubleshoot uplink noise floor issues and desensitization.
• Work with field teams to resolve hardware and configuration issues.

System Monitoring & Remote Optimization

• Utilize C Squared platforms to monitor system alarms and performance.
• Perform remote adjustments including gain settings, channel power, and band activation.
• Support network operations teams with performance insights.

Documentation & Reporting

• Produce performance reports, acceptance documentation, and optimization logs.
• Maintain RF design updates and system configuration records.
• Provide recommendations for performance enhancements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 3–7+ years of RF optimization or DAS performance engineering experience.
• Experience with large venue, enterprise, or neutral-host DAS deployments.
• Hands-on LTE and 5G NR DAS performance optimization experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• RF Engineering, DAS engineering
• RF propagation and link budgets
• Troubleshooting techniques
• PIM and interference mitigation
• Experience with DAS platforms such as:
• CommScope ERA
• Corning ONE
• SOLiD ALLIANCE
• JMA Wireless TEKO
• ADRF
• Familiarity with RF design and propagation tools (iBwave preferred).
• Proficiency in post-processing tools and data analysis.
• Experience with Spectrum Analyzer, OTDR, and Signal Generator.

Preferred Qualifications

• OEM certifications
• iBwave certification.
• Experience with neutral-host environments.

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• Knowledge of CBRS and private LTE/5G systems.
• Experience in venues such as airports, stadiums, hospitals, or high-rise buildings.

Key Competencies

• Analytical problem solving
• RF troubleshooting expertise
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong documentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in live network environments

Work Environment & Travel

• A combination of work from home and field environments.
• May require site visits, walk testing, and after-hours maintenance activities.
• Travel: 20–30% depending on project needs.

Compensation & Benefits (Customize)

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development & certification support
• Paid holidays
• H1B sponsorship available