Job title: Wireless Network Hardware Engineer
Location:Plano, TX
Duration: 7 Months
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledgeable on 4G and/or 5G 3GPP technologies
Be able to review various Engineering MOPs and identify missing steps or issues if any
Provide assistance to customers on maintenance window, support during network issues, parameter changes and SW upgrades.
Responsible for routine or standard technical problems and responds to standard requests from internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and finish the work mistake free in the Maintenance Window
Ability to execute scripts in CLI
Support Field, engineering, Lab, HQ, and RF Engineers with parameters changes, NBR adds, clearing alarms, etc
Overseeing and participation in installation of wireless communications equipment
Troubleshooting of wireless network issues through the systematic test and debugging of hardware and software systems
Testing and characterizing performance of wireless networks through logging, monitoring, and reporting on key performance indicators
Developing methods of procedure (MOPs) and providing training for other installation professionals
Experience and familiarity with 3G/4G cellular communications systems infrastructure ( RAN and CORE) and user equipment (UE / CPE)
Basic RF engineering skills including familiarity with 3G/4G radios/antenna systems
Design and deployment of LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other
networking hardware
Experience with basic electronic test tools such as DVM, fiber test sets, RF power meters
Experience with basic laboratory test equipment like Ethernet test sets, base station analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers,
signal generators
Competence with diagnostic and standard hand tools
Good working knowledge of AC and DC power testing including 3 Phase AC
Experience and familiarity with configuration and operation of 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies
Familiarity with networking equipment, fiber optics, GPS systems
Familiarity with electronic equipment installation best practices
Basic familiarity of electronic equipment regulatory certifications
Excellent hardware and troubleshooting experience
Success Criteria:
Be able to execute mass changes in the customers live network error free
Provide support to multi-functional team of R&D, Program Management, Core Networking, RF Engineering, Transport and Technical/Training Support to fulfill multi-technology wireless network deployment across customer markets
Proven analytical and problem solving abilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Self-motivated and willingness/ability to work independently
Qualifications:
BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
10+ years relevant experience
Good knowledge of wireless network architecture concepts especially in RAN domain
Good knowledge of UNIX/LINUX operating systems to be able to perform activities at the CLI level