PEMCCO Hiring for Cellular Engineer Job at Virginia Beach, VA Full Time

Description: Engineer-RF is responsible for contributing to the RF Design efforts of the sub-markets 4G LTE network and 5G UWB network.

This exciting role provides daily opportunities to positively impact our customers, communities, and organization. Will support network deployment and customer onboarding Private Wireless activities in both Federal and Enterprise markets. A Cellular Field Support Engineer that understands RF, LTE/CBRS setup as well as IP networking is key to the position as we respond to a diverse set of use cases including but not limited to robotics, smart warehousing, smart manufacturing, smart cities, education, and many other verticals and applications.

Looking for someone with a great attitude, good communication skills, and an eagerness to learn/deliver results.

Responsibilities include: Supporting RF Engineer with modifications to existing sites (entails antenna system redesign to support 4T4R, RFDS creation, CIQ prep, e911 submittals, RFE/EME analysis; FCC Regulatory submittals); creating search areas within their geographic area of responsibility; working with the System Performance (SP) team to understand area and issues within their sector; and working with SP counterpart to understand issues and help reduce Dropped Connections and Failed Connection Attempts.

Other responsibilities include: Performing radio engineering evaluation for system planning and site acquisition; beginning to identify location-specific needs for new sites taking performance, capacity, and population into consideration; and evaluating coverage problems and requirements for coverage cells.

Your Impact

• Support the on-boarding and integration of 3rd party applications and UE devices (Smartphones, tablets, IoT, Dongles etc) onto private LTE/5G networks deployed in the government and enterprise customers
• Perform system and component level tests to qualify the private LTE/5G connectivity solution
• Validate KPIs, SLAs and any other appropriate criteria set forth for the private network deployment.
• Create a MOP documenting the integration methodology for repeatable and scalable validations on various types of Private LTE/5G deployments.
• Participate in lab setup, testing, evaluation and training of field deployment personnel
• Review and understand the complete private LTE/5G connectivity solution architecture including Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core (5GC), eNB/gNB, server hardware, networking configuration and deployment, RAN, transport, UE devices, security, operations, and deployment at a scale for a smart warehouse broadband connectivity
• Review and understand the private LTE/5G connectivity solution requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology,
• Minimum of 2 years of professional engineering experience.
• Must have a Basic understanding of cellular wireless technologies and the associated industry standard tools and techniques (i.e. 4G/LTE, 3GPP, cellular data log collection and analysis, etc.)
• Proven technical/professional skills and experience in the validation, launch, and delivery of a production intent product
• Knowledge of software code, script development, and automation test environments
• In particular, 3+ years experience in Atoll is a must.

Preferred:

• MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Knowledge and understanding of telecom industry 3GPP specifications and a well-developed understanding of 4G/LTE architecture
• Familiarity with IP telephony network, SIP protocol, IMS architecture
• Experience in validating hardware/software in the telecom industry.

Your Experience and Education

• 5+ years implementing and supporting LTE networks. Private Networks and Wi-Fi experience a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to support written deliverables, group discussion and oral presentations
• Strong understanding of LTE protocols, Cloud concepts and configuration, SIM/eSIM configuration and eNodeB/gNodeB configuration.
• Strong understanding and exposure to EMS (Element Management System) for configuration and setup of various UEs, eNodeBs, IP configuration etc.
• Strong exposure and experience in Network packet capture and troubleshooting tools like Wireshark.

• Self-motivation and teleworking skills
• BS, MS in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Required Skills

• Excellent knowledge of IP networks, configuration, and setup
• Excellent knowledge of Cellular, LTE, 5G technologies.
• Hands on experience and knowledge on Cloud architectures, Virtualization and Cloud Native functions.
• Hands on experience working with Radio and IT equipment, and various UE devices (IoT, phones, Tablets, dongles etc.)
• Strong experience in network packet capture and analysis, specifically Wireshark.
• Networking experience with TCP/IP, Routers, Firewall, Load Balancers, DNS, Routing Protocols configuration
• Linux networking and virtualization
• Must be flexible to travel and work at customer locations as required.
• Must be a United States Citizen

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of server hardware
• Experience with Cisco Firewalls, LTE/5G packet core hardware and software
• Knowledge of 3GPP and LTE technologies.
• Knowledge of O-RAN, virtualized RAN, virtualized packet core and Cloud Native functions related technologies
• Knowledgeable of RF and cellular network planning principles, involving Site survey.
• Experience working with government entities and telecommunications equipment vendors

• Experience with Logistics software tools
• Knowledge of Network and IT Security principles and standards