Sr. Hardware Engineer

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Company: WorldLink

Location: Plano, TX 75025

Description:

Job Description
TITLE: Sr. Hardware Engineer

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Plano, TX

ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .

WHO we're looking for:

We are looking for a Sr. Hardware Engineer who will be responsible for supporting wireless equipment deployments and new technology trials. This includes participation in installation, monitoring, maintenance, support and optimization of wireless network hardware, software and communication links. You will also analyze and resolve network hardware and system trouble in live networks.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Interface between customers and R&D center for product design, implementation, and issue resolution.
  • 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 field technicians.

Required Experience and Education:

  • 10+ years relevant experience.
  • BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience and familiarity with 3G/4G/5G cellular communications systems infrastructure (RAN and CORE) and user equipment (UE / CPE).
  • Basic RF engineering skills including familiarity with 3G/4G/5G radios/antenna systems.
  • Design and deployment experience of LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, power plants, HFCs, 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.
  • Good working knowledge of AC and DC power design & testing including 3 Phase AC.
  • Experience and familiarity with configuration, design, and operation of 24VDC & 48VDC power supplies.
  • Familiarity with networking equipment, fiber optics, GPS systems.
  • Familiarity with electronic equipment installation best practices and regulations.
  • Basic familiarity of electronic equipment regulatory certifications.
  • Excellent hardware and troubleshooting experience.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
  • Competence with diagnostic and standard hand tools.
  • Proven analytical and problem solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we'll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
  • Medical Plans
  • Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
  • 401(k)

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.

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