Systems Engineer, VoIP Technology Systems - Columbia, MD

Rohde & Schwarz USA’s critical infrastructure business unit is expanding and seeking talent with networking and software system integration experience. This opening is for an experienced Systems Engineer to support our Air Traffic Control (ATC) programs. Strong candidates will have experience with IP-based voice communication systems, be goal oriented, and customer focused. The position is based out of our headquarters in Columbia, MD in the greater Baltimore metropolitan area.

Your tasks

• Design, integrate, and deploy R&S Air Traffic Control (ATC) project IP based voice communications systems / subsystems to include analog protocol converters for radio and telephony, networking, and air traffic controller operator and administrator acceptance.
• Provide technical support from project initiation to closeout, bringing a requirement validation and customer satisfaction first mindset
• Orchestrate and conduct internal and customer system design and requirement events within project schedule and budget.
• Translate customer needs into requirements and competitive solutions maximizing R&S content by creating and maintaining a verification cross reference matrix (VCRM) throughout the project lifecycle
• Review, and at times derive, customer requirements for compliance against R&S products, establish requirement success criteria, and assist in allocation per test case
• Develop system architecture according to customer requirements and CONOPS, including high level to detailed designs, CDRLs, call/network data flows, sequence diagrams, and review / approve technical drawings and specifications from design and product teams
• Develop quality system design and configuration documentation in coordination with test, design engineers and peer product engineering teams
• Serve as technical interface between customers, R&S product design and development teams, and project management.
• Lead product certification by coordinating with external labs and managing product assets in both Canada and the United States
• Install and configure networking and computing systems.
• Provide expert level technical support and troubleshooting of voice communication systems.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant engineering degree.
• 5 years of systems test experience in telecom/networking industry with strong understanding of process, development and execution of US Government test programs.
• Strong communication and customer interface skills (verbal and written).
• Configure and analyze VoIP networks, computing infrastructure, software deployments.
• Experience with scripting tools, analysis, test and measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers.
• Familiarity with ED-137 standards, NIST and NESSUS cybersecurity standards
• Familiarity with radios (VHF/UHF), transmitters, antennas, and voice communication systems
• Experience writing System and Technical Manuals and Documentation, Standards and Compliance Documents
• Testing and Certification Reviews
• Proficient in relevant business tools including MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with requirements management tools such as DOORS, etc.
• Proficient with project orchestration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams
• Ability to operate with considerable autonomy and minimal supervision and deliver high quality artifacts
• Solid understanding and experience in radio and voice communication systems (VCS)
• Excellent understanding of industry best practices and standards.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, up to 30%.
• In order to be considered, candidates must be a US person capable of receiving a U.S. Government public trust clearance.
  
  

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

The total compensation for this position is $104K-$150K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Our offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment