RF Propagation Engineer
Toronto, ON / Hybrid role
Long Term Contract Role
Job Description :
5G RF Propagation Modelling Expert -- Key Responsibilities
- RF Network Design \& Planning
- Design and optimize 5G NR (New Radio) RAN (Radio Access Networks), including macro, micro, and small cell deployments.
- Develop RF coverage, capacity, and quality plans using industry-standard planning tools such as Atoll, Planet, or iBwave.
- Propagation Modelling \& Analysis
- Create, calibrate, and validate RF propagation models (e.g., COST 231, ITU-R, WINNER II) for a variety of environments (urban, suburban, rural).
- Use terrain, clutter, and building data along with CW measurement results to enhance model accuracy.
- CW Data Analysis \& Modelling
- Conduct and analyze CW (Continuous Wave) measurement campaigns to characterize the radio environment.
- Use CW data to calibrate propagation models, identify RF anomalies, and validate predicted vs. actual signal behaviors.
- Interpret CW data to derive critical RF parameters such as path loss, signal strength, and propagation constants.
- Simulation \& Optimization
- Run RF simulations to predict 5G NR performance metrics including RSRP, SINR, and throughput.
- Leverage drive test data, CW data, and post-processing tools (e.g., TEMS, Nemo, Actix) for model tuning and optimization.
- Technology Integration
- Evaluate and plan advanced 5G features including Massive MIMO, beamforming, carrier aggregation, and mmWave integration.
- Assess propagation characteristics across low-, mid-, and high-band 5G spectrum.
