Senior Data Architect/Modeller in Toronto

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

• Demonstrates experience in working with large scale public safety radio systems that employ P25 trunking, encryption, conventional repeater, and simplex systems.
• Demonstrates experience in in-building radio systems.
• Produces coverage predictions for a large scale PSRN network, multicast and simulcast systems.
• Demonstrates in depth understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, ISEDC regulations, TSB-88 for Radio Networks.
• Establishes detailed RF designs and sub-assembly performance specifications to fulfil the requirements of assigned general Unit specifications.
• Performs experiments, bench tests, etc., research challenging designs through various sources of technical information.
• Works with the production teams through the development phase optimizing the design for increased RF efficiency.
• Produces technical documentation (RF coverage, Path loss, link budget, etc.) & technical reports.
• Generates and presents design technical review material for various design reviews.
• Analyzes results and prepares project reports, makes recommendations within the scope of the project responsibility.
• Responsible for the completion of assignments within budgetary and time limitations.
• Generates engineering and test related estimates for time required to complete pre-defined work scope.
• Supports the generation of RF technical proposals.
• Responsible for performing RF-parameter measurements.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the essentials of a radio Network including backhaul and microwave, alarming, Networking.
• Analyzes complaints issued by customers, compares with requirements, assesses the results and provides recommendations to solve or address the problems.
• Professional Engineering degree (Professional Engineering should be valid for Ontario).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• A strong preference is given to individuals with an academic specialization in RF.
• Minimum 5 years experience in wireless telecom industry.
• Advanced knowledge of P25 and LMR RF networks including radio and/or telecommunications systems.
• Strong understanding and experience working on GSM/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/NR.
• Good technical understanding of P25, DMR, Analog air interface protocols.
• Strong background on radio network design for LMR.
• Knowledge of RF hardware systems and testing equipment.
• Experience designing RF components, especially power amplifiers, antennas, antenna systems including multi-coupling.
• Must possess an in-depth working knowledge of antennas, reflectors transmission line theory, amplifiers, power amplifiers, and RF modulation.
• Excellent understanding of radio propagation principles for wireless spectrum.
• Good theoretical understanding of Tx/Rx Radio, Antenna system design including RF point to point transmissions (microwave).
• Knowledge of practical RF system considerations such as path loss calculation, cascade noise figure, and intercept point.
• Hands-on experience with RF Test Equipment - spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and noise figure analyzers.
• Understanding of RF radiation safety and Canada SC6 standard.
• Strong knowledge of radio communication and messaging protocols.
• Working experience with TCP/IP protocols.
• Knowledge of radios installation and testing expertise.
• Working knowledge of network KPI and parameters (Motorola).
• Worked proficiently with Planet RF Planning tool.
• Effective communication skills to take complex information and present issues in a clear logical manner.
• Highly motivated candidate to take on several projects simultaneously and deliver the expected outcome on time.
• Identify and analyze issues and problems and make appropriate recommendations for resolutions in a timely fashion.
• Capacity for adapting quickly to changing business environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Organized, pragmatic and self-reliant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Excellent communicator fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Hold a valid driver's license and access to an automobile.
• Residents of Ontario.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Must haves:

• Must have proficient hands-on experience with RF propagation prediction tools, Microwave Path study.
• Excellent understanding of radio propagation principles for wireless spectrum, TSB-88 for Radio networks and TCP/IP Network protocols.
• Must possess an in-depth working knowledge of antennas, reflectors transmission line theory, amplifiers, power amplifiers, and RF modulation.