Senior RF Design Engineer

WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS

It’s an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. Building on our achievements in broadcasting, telecommunications and critical communications, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies.

A leading communications infrastructure provider, BAI operates an extensive broadcast network across 751 sites, delivering fully managed television and radio services covering 99% of the Australian population. In times of crisis, such as natural disasters, national broadcasters rely on BAI to maintain their communications with the public, and emergency services trust us to keep them connected and informed.

With the acceleration of 5G technology, BAI leverages its global experience to enable ubiquitous coverage in buildings, tunnels, stadiums and other congested hard to cover areas, as well as contributing to the creation of smart precincts.

LET’S EXPLORE THE ROLE

As part of the Telco Engineering team, you will partner with the Telco service delivery and business development teams to achieve projects delivery targets as well as sales and revenue targets. You will determine customer requirements and develop suitable technical solutions that meet BAI Engineering team’s objectives and customers’ requirements and present those solutions both internally within BAI and externally to the customers’ technical teams.

Generate technical documentation for bids and proposed solutions and provide comparisons between different equipment as well as managing effective relationships with technical teams of potential clients and equipment vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimise wireless solutions with focus on Public Mobile Networks (5G, 4G), Public Safety Networks (P25), 2-way Radio Networks, In Building Coverage (IBC) and small cells.
• Conduct detailed network planning and analysis, including site surveys, propagation modelling and capacity planning to meet coverage and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system integrators, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of wireless solutions into existing and new network infrastructures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field engineers, technicians and other team members during the implementation and maintenance of wireless systems.
• Audit existing wireless systems and provide recommendations to enhance system performance.
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports, coverage maps, technical specifications, test plans and user manuals.
• Manage multiple wireless systems design projects simultaneously from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project budgets and timelines.
• Assist in the preparation of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs responses and technical proposals.
• Engage with suppliers to agree technical requirements and assess the quality of their products.
• Support business development activities by analysing customer requirements and developing technical solutions for wireless services and applications.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in wireless technology and industry trends, including tools, products and solutions, and apply innovative solutions to improve network performance and efficiency.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

• Expert experience with In-building coverage design with tools such as iBwave
• Advanced outdoor coverage design with tools such as Atoll/Planet
• Familiar with coverage measurement testing with tools such as TEMS, NEMO
• Advanced In building coverage system testing with CW, PIM, RF, Fibre Testing
• Development of detailed design packs and handover reports
• Good knowledge of Radio Link Budgets
• Proven track record in working with customers on RFI and RFP response
• Understanding of structured sales processes and formal RFP processes
• Understanding of engineering and project management processes, costs and typical pricing models.
• Solid understanding of wireless technologies such as 4G LTE, 5G NR
• Advanced understanding of neutral host model, and experience in multi-band multi-operator technical designs
• Ability to present to and build relationships with customers, both internally and externally
• Possess strong commercial & business acumen, with high levels of integrity, professionalism and a commitment to results.

BENEFITS & CULTURE

At BAI, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

We stand for being courageous and doing what matters, living by our core principles; One BAI Team, Customer First, Adapt and Learn and Drive Sustainable Growth, you will be provided with every opportunity to thrive at BAI.

Some of the reasons you should consider working with us include:

• Our people and a genuine sense of inclusion and belonging with a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy, Champion Network, membership with the Diversity Council of Australia and access to resources and events.
• A 2022 - 2023 Gender Pay Gap of 3.7% (median total remuneration)
• A focus on personal and professional development with an established performance framework and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Access to flexible working arrangements, gender-neutral paid parental leave, study leave, purchased leave and charity and volunteer leave.
• A wellbeing agenda that includes access to health insurance, life, TPD and salary continuance insurances as well as an Employee Assistance Program and regular health care checks
• Rewarding high performance through a Performance Recognition Scheme and peer recognition program
• Access to a number of corporate rates and discounts and Novated Car Leases through SG Fleet
• We love that many of our new hires find their way to us via our Referral Program. This speaks volumes about our culture; and the employee compensation is just a great by-product!

BAI Communications is a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of inclusion and belonging. If we can better support you to overcome any barriers during the selection process, including adjustments to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment (at) baicommunications.com.

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