Network RF Engineer

Notre vision : donner vie aux objets ! Dans le futur, des milliards d’objets dans le monde entier seront connectés à Internet ; leurs données seront stockées dans le Cloud et participeront à la numérisation de notre environnement. Une solution de connectivité globale, simple, peu coûteuse et à faible consommation est fondamentale.
Chaque Sigfoxer est animé par le projet d’entreprise de révolutionner le monde ! Sigfox est le lieu propice au challenge personnel et collectif. Ici se côtoient quotidiennement près de 44 nationalités différentes : la diversité est l’un de leur point fort.

The Network Engineer is accountable for defining the technical requirements, RF design, implementation, customer acceptance and optimization of Sigfox IoT Network Coverage Solutions. Key responsibilities include radio frequency (RF) planning, Sigfox hardware and software in-depth knowledge, and on-site equipment installation and customer support. The incumbent will collaborate closely with colleagues across the various functional areas of engineering, deployment, sale, and customer support teams.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Use RF Planning tools to produce RF designs and network coverage assessments following sound engineering principles while adhering to customer requirements.
• Collaborate with the Deployment and Sales teams in developing and executing the annual Build Plan by evaluate and select site candidates from various host and tower companies site portfolios.
• Ownership of a cluster of sites or a geographic area for site maintenance, problem troubleshooting and resolution, and new sites commissioning.
• Installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing Sigfox equipment deployed in the field.
• Install communications equipment in offices, hotels, venues and buildings. This can include building rooftop installations where it’s safe to do so.
• Ensure high quality standards for installation through review and approval of Close Out Packages (COPs), and random on-site checks.
• Propose efficient processes and procedures for continuous improvement in areas of Installation, Commissioning, Decommissioning, Integration, Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Sigfox equipment.
• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate network-related problems such as: Interference identification and mitigation.
• Management and quality control of site and planning databases, including the deployment project management tool and database.
• Follow required incident management, change management and service request management policies and procedures and documentation requirements.
• Keep records of maintenance, repairs and installations, and produce reports.
• Work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends to support network and customer deployments.
• Other duties as assigned.

WIN/WIN MISSIONS:

Our commitment to excellence doesn’t stop with our technology, it extends to the people we hire. If you’re someone who refuses to settle for ‘good enough’ and believes in achieving the impossible, then we want you:

• An opportunity for your creativity and problem solving skills to thrive.
• You get to work with some of the smartest and most innovative people in the industry.
• Dynamic and diverse environment with free coffee and the occasional “healthy” snacks!

KEY SKILLS & MINDSET:

What we’re looking for (Personal Qualities):

• Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks, respond to department requests, and 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.
• Not afraid of field work to be able to perform the duties of this role.
• Enthusiastic, diligent and resourceful in achieving results.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a time-sensitive and high volume environment.

Qualifications :

• 4-year Engineering degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 4 years of network experience with a U.S. telecommunications company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and priority-setting skills.
• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) propagation theory and the site design process.
• Experience supporting sales and customer requests for network-related inquiries.

We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
The incumbent must be flexible as there may be workweeks that require more than 40 hours and some weekend work is required to ensure the positions expectations and responsibilities are met.