Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bill of Materials (BOM), Budget Management, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Driver's License, Electrical Utility, Government Organizations, High Availability, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Internet Security, Linux Operating System, Market Surveys, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microwaves, Network Support, Oil and Gas, Pre-Sales, Product Management, Public Safety, Radio Frequency, Request for Proposals (RFP), Research & Development (R&D), Spectrum Analyzers, Statement of Work (SOW), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Technical Leadership, Test Equipment, Water Utility, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireshark (Ethereal)
What about us
What About Us
Ceragon (NASDAQ: CRNT) is a global leader in wireless connectivity, delivering end-to-end transport, access, and AI-powered managed services. Our solutions enable service providers, utilities, public safety organizations, government agencies, and energy companies to build secure, reliable, and high-capacity networks.
With deployments in more than 130 countries, Ceragon is shaping the future of mission-critical connectivity. Join our team and work alongside industry experts developing innovative solutions that keep the world connected.
Senior Solution Engineer – Narrowband Wireless & Private Networks
The Senior Solution Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle support of mission-critical private wireless networks serving the oil & gas, electric utility, and water/wastewater industries.
This role requires deep expertise in RF engineering, SCADA communications, industrial IP networking, and private wireless technologies. You'll partner with customers, Engineering, Product Management, and R&D to design highly available, secure, and reliable wireless solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical SME for private wireless and SCADA networks.
- Design, deploy, and support narrowband RF and PTP microwave solutions.
- Perform RF engineering, link budgets, frequency planning, and path analysis.
- Conduct site surveys, commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Support SCADA communications using DNP3, Modbus, and industrial IP protocols.
- Lead technical workshops, solution design reviews, and customer engagements.
- Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), RFP responses, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Evaluate new technologies and collaborate with Product Management and R&D on solution improvements.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience designing and supporting private wireless networks.
- Experience with GE MDS, 4RF, Racom, FreeWave, XetaWave, Ceragon, Siklu, Cambium, or similar technologies.
- Background supporting mission-critical communications in utilities, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
- Strong customer-facing, pre-sales, deployment, and troubleshooting experience.
Technical Skills
- RF engineering, microwave systems, and link budget analysis.
- IP networking and industrial networking protocols.
- Wireshark and packet capture analysis.
- RF planning tools, spectrum analyzers, and test equipment.
- Windows and Linux environments.
- Industrial cybersecurity and network segmentation.
Travel
- Hybrid position with up to 50% travel to customer and industrial sites.
- Valid driver's license required.