Network RF Planning & Operations Engineer

Our vision: bringing objects to life! In the future, billions of objects around the world will be connected to the Internet; their data will be stored in the Cloud and will participate in the digitization of our environment. A simple, low-cost, low-power, global connectivity solution is fundamental.
Each Sigfoxer is driven by the company's project to revolutionize the world!
Sigfox is the place for personal and collective challenge. Every day, nearly 44 different nationalities come together here: diversity is one of their strong points.

The RF Planning & Operations Engineer is accountable for defining the technical requirements and processes for the RF design, implementation, commissioning & customer acceptance of Sigfox IoT Network Coverage Solutions; i.e. macro, micro, mini, etc.

Key duties include leading projects at customer locations and, at times, involves significant hands-on activities. The incumbent will establish and enforce testing and performance standards that ensure compliance with contractual performance metrics and customer requirements.

The RF Planning & Operations Engineer will collaborate with multiple Sigfox team members across various functional areas of engineering, deployment, sales & customer support.

WIN/WIN MISSIONS:

• Use provided RF Planning tools to produce designs, and network coverage assessments, following sound engineering principles.
• Use RF principles and tools to monitor, analyse, troubleshoot & resolve network issues.
• Oversee the day-to-day network operations, performance, ticketing, escalations, and communications with internal departments and external customers.
• Provide hands-on management of technically complex installations, including performing installations at customer premises.
• Generate comprehensive data analysis of multiple sites and projects, such as: Site Data usage, Project cost & etc.
• Develop, update, and maintain the necessary processes and procedures to monitor the network, while working with other departments in the U.S. and Sigfox Corp.
• Track and manage engineering and operations projects, and prepare analyses reports.
• Ownership of the network Repair and Maintenance (R&M) plan and processes including vendor management and asset tracking.
• Ensure high quality standards for equipment installations and site operations, through creation, review, and approval of Close Out Packages (COPs) and random on-site checks.
• Management and quality control of site and planning databases, including deployment project management tools and databases.
• Support other members of the Network team contributing to the overall Network Build-out and Operations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor network employees and resources in the design, delivery and maintenance of Sigfox IoT Network.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS, PROFILE & MINDSET:

• Must be US citizen or permanent resident with a valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or wireless communications engineering is required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated SME in the U.S. wireless industry; network design and operations.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on and field work, preferably telecom and/or US carrier experience.
• Strong experience with system testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong RF technologies understanding such as LPWAN, 3G, 4G & 5G.
• Strong operational team lead who can effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Expert-level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Project); programming preferred.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks, respond to department requests, and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify quality solutions.
• Strong planning skills; ability to prioritize tasks for self to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, diligent and resourceful in achieving outstanding results.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a time-sensitive and high volume environment.
• Able to perform field work.
• Good strategic and problem solving skills to effectively influence decision making.