JMA

Tech / AI / Software

SeniorSystemsPerformanceEngineer(SSPE1)

$136–140k syracuse, new york, united states FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Systems Performance Engineer (SSPE1) at JMA. Skills: Systems Performance Engineering, RF Engineering, Network Engineering, 4G/5G Network Design and Integration. Conduct site surveys and CW testing. Validate and refine iBwave designs”

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting; optimization; resolve performance gaps; design to field mismatches

Eligibility Requirements

approximately 25% domestic travel for site visits

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering plus three years of experience in the offered position or as an RF Engineer or Network Engineer with a telecommunications company or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering plus five years of progressive post-Bachelor’s experience in the offered position or as an RF Engineer or Network Engineer with a telecommunications company., designing and integrating 4G and 5G radio networks based on RF theory and 3GPP standards, LTE including VoLTE and RAN networks, frequency understanding RF propagation, interface, intermodulation, frequency coordination, and cellular system design, link experience with 4G and 5G NR call flows with integration of protocols S1-MME, S1-U, and X2, carrier aggression, DSS, single user and multiuser MIMO, higher order modulation on 4G and 5G technologies to improve network performance, capacity, network planning, conducting after-installation measurement using RF

Nice to Have

coverage prediction tool iBwave, using QXDM/QCAT, XCAL/XCAP, PCTEL seahawk, and TEMS/Actix

What You'll Do.

Conduct site surveys and CW testing

Validate and refine iBwave designs

Support design review

Produce and maintain critical project documentation

Ensure clear handoff of materials

Drive consistency and efficiency by developing engineering templates

Provide construction and integration support

Perform configuration reviews

and commissioning validation

Support FE/DET with on site or remote troubleshooting during installation and integration

Conduct RF walk testing

and coverage validation after installation

Evaluate network KPIs

Perform troubleshooting and optimization

Provide data driven performance feedback

Collaborate with R&D and NPI on system behaviors

Share best practices and participate in training/knowledge transfer sessions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with R&D and NPI on system behaviors; Share best practices and participate in training/knowledge transfer sessions with FE, DET, and other engineering teams

Communication Scope

customer discussions; clear handoff of materials; knowledge transfer sessions

Process & Methodology

Ensure clear handoff of materials from survey through commissioning and closeout, Drive consistency and efficiency by developing engineering templates, standards, and workflows

Full Job Description

## Description JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.   Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.   5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today. We are seeking a Senior Systems Performance Engineer in our Syracuse, NY location. ## Job Duties Pre Deployment Activities: Conduct site surveys and CW testing to capture accurate RF, structural, and environmental details. Validate and refine iBwave designs based on real world constraints and customer discussions. Support design review, ensuring compliance with RF standards, coverage objectives, and product capabilities. Documentation & Engineering Coordination: Produce and maintain critical project documentation, including: Fiber Logical Diagrams, Rack Diagrams / Rack Elevations, Sector & PCI Mapping, CellHub Cascading Diagrams, As Built Designs. Ensure clear handoff of materials from survey through commissioning and closeout. Drive consistency and efficiency by developing engineering templates, standards, and workflows. Deployment & Commissioning Support: Provide construction and integration support to ensure systems are built and turned up according to design. Perform configuration reviews, parameter audits, and commissioning validation. Support FE/DET with on site or remote troubleshooting during installation and integration. Post Deployment Services: Condu

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