RF Engineering

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Engineering Depth

Medley Networks delivers end-to-end RF engineering services across the full network lifecycle — from initial design and coverage planning through drive testing, optimization, and KPI-driven performance tuning. Our engineers have hands-on experience across 4G LTE, 5G NR, C-RAN, small cells, and in-building systems for the nation's leading carriers.

5G NR & LTE Advanced
C‑RAN Architecture Experience
Macro Small Cell & DAS
Tier‑1 Carrier Clients
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What We Deliver

RF Engineering Capabilities

Our team covers every phase of the RF engineering workflow — from greenfield design to live network performance management — across macro, small cell, in-building, and private wireless environments.

Design

RF Design & Coverage Planning

  • Macro & small cell RF design
  • Coverage & capacity modeling
  • Frequency planning & channel assignment
  • 5G NR beam management & coverage prediction
  • C-Band & CBRS spectrum planning
  • In-building (DAS & small cell) design
Testing

Drive Testing & Walk Testing

  • Macro & small cell drive testing
  • In-building walk testing
  • Pre- & post-launch benchmarking
  • Competitive benchmarking & analysis
  • Data collection & post-processing
  • Reporting & network visibility dashboards
Optimization

Network Optimization & Tuning

  • KPI monitoring & root cause analysis
  • Antenna tilt, azimuth & power optimization
  • Parameter optimization (LTE & 5G NR)
  • Handover & neighbor list tuning
  • Interference identification & resolution
  • AI-assisted performance analytics
Rollout

Site Readiness & Launch Support

  • Site rollout readiness assessments
  • Pre-launch RF verification
  • E-911 testing & PSAP coordination
  • PIM troubleshooting
  • Intermodulation study
  • External interference hunting & analysis
  • CW testing & path loss analysis
Planning

Traffic & Capacity Planning

  • Traffic demand forecasting
  • Capacity dimensioning & upgrade planning
  • Transport & backhaul planning
  • Load balancing strategy
  • 5G densification planning
Emerging

Private & Next-Gen Wireless

  • Private LTE & 5G network design
  • CBRS / Citizens Broadband deployment
  • Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) planning
  • Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) support
  • Network slicing & QoS design

Technologies & Standards We Work In

Our engineers are current across the full stack of wireless standards and toolsets in active deployment today — from legacy LTE optimization to 5G NR and private wireless buildouts.

5G NR (Sub-6 & mmWave) 4G LTE / LTE-A C-RAN / vRAN C-Band (3.7–3.98 GHz) CBRS / Band 48 Fixed Wireless Access Private LTE / 5G DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) Small Cells Atoll / Planet TEMS / Nemo MapInfo NSA / SA 5G Architecture Massive MIMO / Beamforming O-RAN
Engagement Model

How We Work With You

Whether you need a full project team, a single expert to augment your existing staff, or ongoing optimization support, we structure engagements to fit your program — not the other way around.

01
Scope & Discovery
We align on network objectives, geography, technology layer, and deliverables before any work begins — so there are no surprises mid-project.
02
Team Assembly
We assign engineers with direct experience in your technology stack — 5G NR, LTE, in-building, or private wireless — matched to the scope and timeline.
03
Execution & Reporting
Design, testing, optimization, or rollout support delivered with structured reporting, KPI tracking, and clear documentation at every milestone.
04
Handoff & Support
Clean deliverable handoff with full documentation. Ongoing optimization support available on a retainer or as-needed basis post-launch.

Carriers & Network Operators

We support 5G rollout, LTE optimization, and capacity planning programs for Tier-1 and regional carriers — from individual market engagements to multi-region program support with dedicated RF engineering teams.

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Infrastructure & Program Partners

Tower companies, neutral hosts, system integrators, and managed service providers partner with Medley for specialized RF expertise to augment existing teams — on project, contract, or staff augmentation terms.

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Why Medley

What Makes Our RF Practice Different

We're not a staffing agency that happens to place RF engineers, and we're not a large integrator where your project becomes one of hundreds. We're a specialist firm where RF engineering is a core practice — backed by people who've done the work.

Hands-On Engineering Experience

Our team has designed networks, run drive test campaigns, and optimized live systems for Tier-1 carriers. We bring practitioner knowledge — not just project management — to every engagement.

Current on 5G & Emerging Standards

From C-Band densification and 5G NR parameter tuning to CBRS and private wireless design, our engineers are active on the technologies carriers are deploying today — not yesterday.

Flexible Engagement Models

Project-based, staff augmentation, or ongoing support — we adapt to your program structure. Need two engineers for a 90-day drive test campaign? Or a design team for a new market launch? We scale to fit.