5G RF Engineer

Verizon

. Design private LTE/5G and in-building systems using various OEM equipment .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF design principles, private LTE/5G architecture, and deployment strategies, with proficiency in tools such as Atoll and iBwave for producing deployment-ready plans. Capable of leading technical onboarding processes and collaborating across teams to ensure successful project execution.

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RF Design ExperienceAtoll ProficiencyIBwave ProficiencyPrivate LTE/5G KnowledgeTechnical Onboarding Leadership

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Hard Skills

RF Design PrinciplesAntenna Propagation ModelsRF Power AllocationDeployment-Ready Plans5G Call ProcessingNetwork ArchitectureCost-Effective Design SolutionsField EvaluationsEnvironmental Constraints AnalysisInterference Profile Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationAdvisory SkillsProject Coordination

Tools & Technologies

IBwaveAtollFuzeConquestGoogle WorkspaceGoogle EarthDMATDataproTEMS SymphonyGeoPlan

Certifications & Qualifications

IBwave Level 2 CertificationIBwave Level 3 CertificationCBRS CPI Certification

Industry Keywords

Private LTE5G ArchitectureDAS SolutionsRFDSRAN CIQCBRSLAAOSSEricsson SystemsNokia Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design private LTE/5G and in-building systems using various OEM equipment
Own end-to-end RF designs while adhering to Verizon engineering standards
Evaluate and develop cost-effective design solutions
Serve as the internal RF lead and collaborate with partner RF leads, construction engineers, and implementation teams
Design private LTE, private 5G (NSA/SA), and in-building DAS solutions
Develop predictive models and link budgets using iBwave and Atoll
Lead the technical onboarding pipeline using Fuze and Conquest to produce validated, audit-ready RFDS and RAN CIQ packages
Conduct on-site technical surveys and field evaluations
Capture environmental constraints, RF propagation variables, and physical infrastructure details
Coordinate handoffs and support on-schedule deployments
Advise Sales, Solutions Architecture, Product, Finance, and Legal on viable, cost-effective deployments
Resolve RF engineering bottlenecks, interference profiles, and coverage/capacity trade-offs across cellular standards and legacy topologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant work experience
Four or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
Hands-on active RF design experience using Atoll and iBwave to produce deployment-ready plans
Experience using Fuze and Conquest to navigate network build plans and system validations
Knowledge of RF design principles, antenna propagation models, and RF power allocation
Familiarity with LAA, CBRS, and 5G architecture in enterprise deployment scenarios
Willingness to travel
Preferred: degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
Preferred: 5 or more years of technical experience with increasing responsibility
Experience compiling, validating, and submitting RFDS and RAN CIQ/CQ packages and e911 filing
Knowledge of private LTE/network architecture
Experience with iBwave and major DAS systems such as Commscope, Mobile Access, Solid, and/or JMA
Experience with Atoll, GeoPlan, and iBwave propagation and optimization modeling tools
iBwave Level 2 or 3 and CBRS CPI Certification
Experience with MS Office and Google Workspace
Experience with Google Earth and canvas integration tools
5G/4G call processing experience, including knowledge of protocols and new and existing features
Knowledge of CAT5/CAT6-based systems such as Ericsson DOT and Spidercloud
Working knowledge of at least one data collection tool such as DMAT, Datapro, TEMS Symphony, or similar
Knowledge of Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung systems, including OSS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay opportunities including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement
Potential incentive-based compensation