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Our engineering team is responsible for delivering innovative broadband solutions that connect homes, businesses, and communities across diverse geographic environments.\nWe are seeking an Associate Wireless & Microwave Network Engineerto join our growing Engineering Team. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineering professional who is passionate about wireless technologies, telecommunications, networking, and broadband infrastructure.\nThis role is designed as a career development opportunity, providing direct mentorship from experienced engineering leadership while offering hands-on exposure to RF engineering, microwave transport, fiber transport, outside plant (OSP) design, network planning, and broadband deployment projects.\nWe are looking for someone who is intelligent, curious, highly motivated, and eager to learn. Strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude are more important to us than years of industry experience.\nPosition Summary\nThe Associate Wireless & Microwave Network Engineer will support the planning, design, deployment, documentation, and optimization of StarTouch's broadband infrastructure, including fixed wireless, microwave transport, and fiber network solutions.\nWorking closely with the RF Engineering Manager and other engineering staff, this individual will participate in all phases of network engineering, from site planning and network design through implementation and ongoing operational support.\nThis role offers exposure to both office-based engineering and occasional field activities, providing a well-rounded foundation for a long-term career in telecommunications engineering.\nKey Responsibilities\nRF & Wireless Network Engineering\nSupport the design and optimization of fixed wireless broadband networks.\nAssist with RF propagation studies, coverage analysis, interference evaluation, and link design.\nSupport spectrum planning and wireless network performance analysis.\nParticipate in wireless capacity planning and network expansion projects.\nAnalyze network performance metrics and recommend improvements.\nMicrowave & Transport Engineering\nAssist with the design and engineering of point-to-point microwave transport systems.\nPerform path analysis, link budget calculations, and fade margin evaluations.\nSupport deployment, testing, and optimization of microwave transport networks.\nAssist in troubleshooting wireless and transport network performance issues.\nOSP & Infrastructure Engineering\nDevelop and maintain engineering documentation, construction drawings, network diagrams, and site plans.\nAssist with tower, rooftop, fiber, and wireless infrastructure planning.\nReview site surveys, GIS data, photographs, and drone imagery to support engineering decisions.\nSupport development of broadband expansion projects utilizing wireless, microwave, and fiber technologies.\nMaintain accurate engineering records and infrastructure databases.\nSolution Development & Network Planning\nAssist in developing customer and network solutions utilizing fixed wireless, microwave, and fiber transport technologies.\nEvaluate existing network infrastructure and identify opportunities for improvement.\nSupport project planning, bill-of-material development, and technical design package creation.\nAssist with project cost estimates under the guidance of senior engineering staff.\nVendor & Project Coordination\nCoordinate with equipment manufacturers, telecommunications carriers, and service providers to support network deployments.\nSupport engineering project execution by tracking deliverables, schedules, and implementation milestones.\nWork closely with Operations, Construction, Field Services, and Engineering teams throughout project lifecycles.\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in:Electrical Engineering\nTelecommunications Engineering\nRF Engineering\nComputer Engineering\nPhysics\nRelated technical discipline\n\nOR\nExpected graduation within six (6) months of hire date.\nTechnical Skills\nUnderstanding of wireless communications fundamentals.\nKnowledge of basic RF principles, propagation concepts, and antenna systems.\nUnderstanding of networking fundamentals, including IP networking concepts.\nStrong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nPersonal Attributes\nStrong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn.\nPositive attitude and strong work ethic.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills.\nDetail-oriented approach to engineering and documentation.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with any of the following is beneficial but not required:\nFixed wireless broadband technologies\nMicrowave transport systems\nFiber optic network infrastructure\nCambium, Tarana, Ubiquiti, Mimosa, or similar wireless platforms\nGIS and mapping applications\nAutoCAD or similar drafting tools\nRF planning tools such as LinkPlanner, Radio Mobile, iBwave, Atoll, or Planet\nLinux, scripting, or automation experience\nCCNA-level networking knowledge\nTelecommunications internships, capstone projects, research programs, or relevant personal projects\nWork Environment\nPreferred location is Bellingham, Washington.\nHybrid work schedule available (typically 2-3 days in office each week).\nOccasional local and regional travel for site visits and field surveys.\nValid driver's license preferred.\nAbility to work occasionally at telecommunications facilities and field locations.\nWhy Join StarTouch?\nDirect mentorship from experienced RF and broadband engineering professionals.\nExposure to wireless, microwave, fiber, and broadband technologies.\nOpportunity to develop into a highly skilled RF and network engineer.\nHands-on involvement with real-world broadband infrastructure projects.\nCollaborative, agile engineering team environment.\nMeaningful impact on broadband expansion and community connectivity throughout the Pacific Northwest.\nBenefits\nMedical insurance \nCompany paid Vision and dental benefits\nAdditional ancillary benefits for accident, hospitalization, long term and short term disability, special event, and cancer are available at the employee’s expense. \n$100,000 company paid life insurance coverage which can be increased by employee contributions\n401K basic retirement plan w/matching contribution plan\n10 paid holidays - New Years, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and your Birthday.\nSeventeen (17) PTO days per year. Twenty-two days (22) after four (4) years of employment.\nWho We're Looking For\nWe're not searching for someone who already knows everything. 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