Rf Optimization Engineer Resume
OBJECTIVE
- Seeking a Challenging position in which many of my strengths and skills may be utilized in finding creative solutions to problems in the field of Wireless and RF Engineering.
SUMMARY
- More than 2 years of experience in LTE, CDMA Network optimization.
- Proper Understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools & Antenna theory.
- Understanding of EVM, IIP3, Noise Figure, ACPR, Efficiency, linearity, P1db, VSWR etc.
- Knowledge of Modulation concepts such as BPSK, QPSK, QAM, GSMK, OFDM etc.
- Excellent understanding of GSM (2G), CDMA (3G), EVDO, LTE (4G), GPS.
- Knowledge of RF/Microwave concepts like a transmission line, Power Amplifier, Impedance Matching.
- Experience in RF system design, RF Amplifier Design (LNA), RF Circuit Design, EM Simulation.
- Familiar with BIST, SCAN, DFT implementation.
- Hands on experience using industry tools like ADS, AWR, AXIEM, HFSS.
- Excellent programming skills in C & MATLAB.
- Hands on experience with Vector Network analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power meter.
- Proficient in RFIC & passive circuit design, Component characterization, EM simulations.
- Proficiency in office computer applications: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE: System Verilog, VHDL, Perl, C, C++, Assembly Language Programming (MIPS).
Design TOOLS: Cadence (Virtuoso, SOC Encounter), Mentor Graphics, ModelSim, Tetra Max, MATLAB Synopsys (Design Compiler, Primetime STA, Liberty - NCX), LabVIEW, AWR, VSS. TCP, UDP, IP Networking, L2, L3 protocol knowledge
RF Tools: Wind Catcher, Planet EV, Atoll, MapInfo, Wireshark, ACTIX, TEMS investigation, XCAP, XCAL, JDSU, Confidential OSS & BSM, Samsung LSMR, NSN OSS, Xynergy.
RF circuit design: Filters, Couplers, Power Dividers, Amplifiers, Patch Antenna
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Device Test Engineer
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Develop/ Execute test plans test strategies and test plans.
- Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data.
- Verifying LTE KPI’s and reporting the issues seen
- Perform Integration & functional testing on various 2G & 3G mobile handsets.
- Experience in testing phone features like Voice calls, SMS, MMS, Data etc.
- Design Automation scripts by perl scripting, maintain test scripts to test the mobile devices.
RF Optimization Engineer
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- LTE network optimization by examining and analyzing the optimization drives.
- Optimizing FDD 1900, TDD 2500 LTE/CDMA network for the sprint.
- Pre and post launch designing and optimization.
- Analysis of Drop Call, Blocked Call, and different KPIs on Windcatcher using L2/L3 messages.
- Making necessary recommendations to optimize the LTE network.
- Supporting new growth site integrations and E911 requirements for Sprint.
- Additionally, assisted senior RF engineer in cluster validation and performing site audits.
Jr. RF Engineer
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Primarily responsible for conducting radio frequency parametric testing (Drive Testing & Device Testing) on UMTS sites using TEMS Investigation 14.5.
- Familiar with KPI Performance improvements, signal analyzers, RF mobility device & RF optimization technologies.
- Trouble shooting computer hardware and software.
- Coordinated with Confidential Project Manager for Daily Optimization Progress Report.
