RF/POP Field Service Engineer

Job Title: RF/POP Engineer Reports to: Head of Infrastructure or Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager ## Role Summary The RF/POP Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and optimization of Radio Frequency wireless systems and the physical Point of Presence (POP) infrastructure. This role involves everything from link budget calculations and frequency planning to the "rack-and-stack" and cross-connect management within data centers or carrier hotels. You are the bridge between wireless transmission and the fiber backbone. Key Responsibilities 1. RF Engineering & Optimization Link Budgeting: Calculate and verify link budgets to ensure signal integrity across microwave, millimeter-wave (mmWave), or satellite backhaul. Spectrum Management: Conduct frequency coordination and interference analysis to minimize noise and maximize throughput. Site Surveys: Perform physical and predictive RF heat mapping and site audits to determine optimal antenna placement and orientation. 2. POP Infrastructure Management Deployment: Oversee the installation of routers, switches, and patch panels within POP sites. Power & Cooling: Monitor and manage DC/AC power requirements, UPS systems, and thermal loads to ensure 99.999% uptime. Cross-Connects: Coordinate with Tier-1 providers for fiber cross-connects and "Meet-Me-Room" (MMR) handoffs. 3. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Testing: Utilize spectrum analyzers, OTDRs (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers), and signal generators to diagnose physical layer failures. Emergency Response: Lead the restoration of services during fiber cuts, hardware failures, or atmospheric interference events.