Wireless RF Engineer, Fleet
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-20
Responsibilities
- Assess potential installation sites for wireless connectivity and environmental suitability.
- Perform RF surveys to determine signal strength, link quality, and optimal device placement.
- Serve as the customer-facing technical expert for all connectivity-related questions during pre-deployment and installation planning.
- Collaborate with field, hardware, and customer-facing teams to develop optimized connectivity protocols.
- Troubleshoot field connectivity issues and provide rapid feedback to engineering and operations teams.
- Document site survey results, including RF maps, coverage recommendations, and installation readiness reports.
- Provide training and guidance to field technicians and customer stakeholders on connectivity best practices.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in RF, wireless, or field network engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of cellular, Lora, sub-GHz mesh, or satellite communication systems.
- Experience with RF site surveys using tools such as spectrum analyzers or network planning software.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ for algorithm development and simulation.
- Ability to translate technical findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
- Comfortable in customer-facing environments, managing expectations and explaining technical trade-offs.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to real-world deployment constraints.
