8189-1, Telecom - Network Engineer
Apply NowCompany: V2 Innovations
Location: Plano, TX 75025
Description:
*Please attach answers to phone prescreening questions below with resume, will disqualify submittals without prescreening answers attached:
1. Do you have prior experience working on Customer facing/Support role?
2. Can you explain the high level 4G Network Architecture? The network elements and interfaces that connect them. (Keywords to listen for - eNode B, EPC, MME, S-Gateway, P-Gateway, S1, X2, S1-MME, S1-U).
3. What is the purpose of an Element Management Server (EMS) and what are some key functions of them? (Keywords to listen for - Configuration management, software management, fault management, performance management. They may bring up alarms, software updates, changing configuration, OMs, KPIs etc)
4. How do you rate your experience with Linux on a scale of 1 - 10, with 10 being a system admin level?
5. Do you have any testing experience in either a product or lab environment?
6. Do you have experience working on FOA activities to get GA acceptance on software or hardware?
Must haves:
1. 4G Wireless telecom experience
2. Strong communicator / analytical
3. Test or Network Support experience
Preferred:
1. Strong understanding of 4G or 5G network architecture
2. Understands Call flows (4G network attach, Handover etc)
3. Linux Experience
Be cautious of:
1. RF Engineers - They often don't know call flows surprisingly, make sure they have strong architecture and call flow knowledge
2. C&I engineers - Sometimes there are guys that have Samsung C&I experience
Strongly prefer local candidates who can report to offices once they re-open. If non-local, they must relocate!
Job Title: 4G/5G Tier2 FOA Support Engineer
If you have ambitions to be a part of a Best in Class organization, Samsung's Wireless Networks team is the place to be. The role of the Wireless Networks Team is to support our carrier customers through innovative technology & products. The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the place to be.
We are looking for a 4G LTE / 5G NR Tier 2 Network Support Engineer to join our Wireless Networks team. Initially, you will be a key contributor on our FOA team executing complex text cases in a live production environment to gain customer acceptance of new product software, new hardware revisions, new never before seen virtual products and cutting edge hardware. At other times, you will support those products being technical interface to customer market teams. You'll have your finger on the pulse of the entire customer network. You will monitor the network health, make improvement recommendations and repair the network. You represent Samsung when leading network outages in a multi-vendor environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute Regression and New Feature test cases in a live production pre-GA environment
Work as part of a project team working to gain customer GA acceptance of new software and HW products
Provide in-depth technical log analysis, check network configuration, and support customer as needed
Knowledgeable on 4G and/or 5G 3GPP technologies
Be able to work in Samsung's System Integration lab, customer labs, and commercial networks for reproducing, troubleshooting and investigating poor performance related issues
Strong on customer support as well as data analysis of logs and pcaps etc
Must be able to drive for resolutions with other Engineering team on an open ticket
Provide 24/7 on-call support as needed for commercial Network outages and network performance issues. Also provide technical reviews and provide support to customers as needed
Experience with wireless network architecture, protocols, RF optimization and standards
Develop Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on outages or market performance issues (e.g., throughput, accessibility, sustainability, handovers (Intra/X2/S1), capacity and coverage)
Be able to review various Engineering MOPs and identify missing steps or issues if any
Be able to proactively perform data audit, SW/FW audit, and health check of the OSS if needed
Be able to collect logs and perform log analysis for discussions with Tier3 and HQ on various issues
Resolve high severity issues (sev1 & sev2) to meet the agreed SLA requirements - 2nd level incident analysis
Provide updates and resolutions on open tickets
Success Criteria:
Be able to understand new features and at times develop test procedures used to validate the feature
Maintain a schedule for test case execution to meet launch dates
Be able to train provide guidance and support to other team members on new project, processes, etc. as needed
Other Skills:
Familiar with RLC/MAC layer, different types of control channel and traffic channels, network access procedures, power control, handover algorithms, QoS types, TDD/FDD modes, HARQ/ARQ concepts, etc.
Be able to develop tools and scripts to automate tasks on OSS and eNBs to aide with the investigation as needed
Background / Experience Required:
Customer support or lab testing experience is preferred
Necessary Skills and attributes:
The ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects, sales and simultaneous performance objectives. Work independently in determining one's personal work schedule to be productive. Work in a team environment, in order to achieve personal and team project milestones and to complete assignments within established time frames. Accept tasks and problems/situations that differ, requiring creativity to search for optimal solutions, when only broad and general guidelines exist for solving problems. The ability to utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past experience and the guidance and/or successful experiences of others. Demonstrated ability to interact at multiple levels within customers organizations. Negotiate with and convince others, in a potentially adversarial environment, including customer directors, managers and staff with opposing views to accept/approve plans, technical and project recommendations. Make professional technical sales presentations in writing, through email, reports, or orally, to an audience of high technical skills, management and operational experience. Ability to achieve results within established time frames and requirements. Develop accurate proposals and designs to meet customer needs.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Work is generally performed in an office or home office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between more than 50% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction and moderate hand / finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenges and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibilities.
Education, Work experience and necessary Skills & Attributes:
BS EE or CS required (preferred MS ESS or CS) - with at least 5 years of telecom work experience
Good knowledge of wireless network architecture concepts especially in RAN domain
Good knowledge of UNIX/LINUX operating systems
Good customer support experience
Good analytical skills to investigate and evaluate trending data for issue resolution
Ability to develop scripts and tools to aide with the reports generation and analysis will be a plus
Physical and Mental Demands:
Must be able to work under pressure and willing to work on the ad-hoc schedule and/or on-call environment.
Work generally is performed in an office and/or lab environment - may need to travel 0 to 10%
Operate PC and product test equipment more than 75% of work time.
1. Do you have prior experience working on Customer facing/Support role?
2. Can you explain the high level 4G Network Architecture? The network elements and interfaces that connect them. (Keywords to listen for - eNode B, EPC, MME, S-Gateway, P-Gateway, S1, X2, S1-MME, S1-U).
3. What is the purpose of an Element Management Server (EMS) and what are some key functions of them? (Keywords to listen for - Configuration management, software management, fault management, performance management. They may bring up alarms, software updates, changing configuration, OMs, KPIs etc)
4. How do you rate your experience with Linux on a scale of 1 - 10, with 10 being a system admin level?
5. Do you have any testing experience in either a product or lab environment?
6. Do you have experience working on FOA activities to get GA acceptance on software or hardware?
Must haves:
1. 4G Wireless telecom experience
2. Strong communicator / analytical
3. Test or Network Support experience
Preferred:
1. Strong understanding of 4G or 5G network architecture
2. Understands Call flows (4G network attach, Handover etc)
3. Linux Experience
Be cautious of:
1. RF Engineers - They often don't know call flows surprisingly, make sure they have strong architecture and call flow knowledge
2. C&I engineers - Sometimes there are guys that have Samsung C&I experience
Strongly prefer local candidates who can report to offices once they re-open. If non-local, they must relocate!
Job Title: 4G/5G Tier2 FOA Support Engineer
If you have ambitions to be a part of a Best in Class organization, Samsung's Wireless Networks team is the place to be. The role of the Wireless Networks Team is to support our carrier customers through innovative technology & products. The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the place to be.
We are looking for a 4G LTE / 5G NR Tier 2 Network Support Engineer to join our Wireless Networks team. Initially, you will be a key contributor on our FOA team executing complex text cases in a live production environment to gain customer acceptance of new product software, new hardware revisions, new never before seen virtual products and cutting edge hardware. At other times, you will support those products being technical interface to customer market teams. You'll have your finger on the pulse of the entire customer network. You will monitor the network health, make improvement recommendations and repair the network. You represent Samsung when leading network outages in a multi-vendor environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute Regression and New Feature test cases in a live production pre-GA environment
Work as part of a project team working to gain customer GA acceptance of new software and HW products
Provide in-depth technical log analysis, check network configuration, and support customer as needed
Knowledgeable on 4G and/or 5G 3GPP technologies
Be able to work in Samsung's System Integration lab, customer labs, and commercial networks for reproducing, troubleshooting and investigating poor performance related issues
Strong on customer support as well as data analysis of logs and pcaps etc
Must be able to drive for resolutions with other Engineering team on an open ticket
Provide 24/7 on-call support as needed for commercial Network outages and network performance issues. Also provide technical reviews and provide support to customers as needed
Experience with wireless network architecture, protocols, RF optimization and standards
Develop Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on outages or market performance issues (e.g., throughput, accessibility, sustainability, handovers (Intra/X2/S1), capacity and coverage)
Be able to review various Engineering MOPs and identify missing steps or issues if any
Be able to proactively perform data audit, SW/FW audit, and health check of the OSS if needed
Be able to collect logs and perform log analysis for discussions with Tier3 and HQ on various issues
Resolve high severity issues (sev1 & sev2) to meet the agreed SLA requirements - 2nd level incident analysis
Provide updates and resolutions on open tickets
Success Criteria:
Be able to understand new features and at times develop test procedures used to validate the feature
Maintain a schedule for test case execution to meet launch dates
Be able to train provide guidance and support to other team members on new project, processes, etc. as needed
Other Skills:
Familiar with RLC/MAC layer, different types of control channel and traffic channels, network access procedures, power control, handover algorithms, QoS types, TDD/FDD modes, HARQ/ARQ concepts, etc.
Be able to develop tools and scripts to automate tasks on OSS and eNBs to aide with the investigation as needed
Background / Experience Required:
Customer support or lab testing experience is preferred
Necessary Skills and attributes:
The ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects, sales and simultaneous performance objectives. Work independently in determining one's personal work schedule to be productive. Work in a team environment, in order to achieve personal and team project milestones and to complete assignments within established time frames. Accept tasks and problems/situations that differ, requiring creativity to search for optimal solutions, when only broad and general guidelines exist for solving problems. The ability to utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past experience and the guidance and/or successful experiences of others. Demonstrated ability to interact at multiple levels within customers organizations. Negotiate with and convince others, in a potentially adversarial environment, including customer directors, managers and staff with opposing views to accept/approve plans, technical and project recommendations. Make professional technical sales presentations in writing, through email, reports, or orally, to an audience of high technical skills, management and operational experience. Ability to achieve results within established time frames and requirements. Develop accurate proposals and designs to meet customer needs.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Work is generally performed in an office or home office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between more than 50% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction and moderate hand / finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenges and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibilities.
Education, Work experience and necessary Skills & Attributes:
BS EE or CS required (preferred MS ESS or CS) - with at least 5 years of telecom work experience
Good knowledge of wireless network architecture concepts especially in RAN domain
Good knowledge of UNIX/LINUX operating systems
Good customer support experience
Good analytical skills to investigate and evaluate trending data for issue resolution
Ability to develop scripts and tools to aide with the reports generation and analysis will be a plus
Physical and Mental Demands:
Must be able to work under pressure and willing to work on the ad-hoc schedule and/or on-call environment.
Work generally is performed in an office and/or lab environment - may need to travel 0 to 10%
Operate PC and product test equipment more than 75% of work time.