Wireless Network Hardware Engineer

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