Wireless Network Engineer

Company: Pierson Wireless Corp.
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Position Title: Wireless Network EngineerDate Posted: 03/04/21Location: Omaha, NEPosition Description





JOB TITLE: Wireless Network Engineer



DEPARTMENT: Design, Sales, and Engineering

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering



SUMMARY: A senior member of our technical team, the Network Engineer is responsible for being a technical leader or subject matter expert on specific wireless solution products or services that Pierson Wireless provides for customers. This includes when applicable knowledge of nationally accepted network standards, building codes, end-user applications, OEM offerings, related tools, and implementation practices. Assigned products or services may include cellular enhancement systems, public safety systems, 802.11 deployments, new communication technologies, and miscellaneous support telecommunication systems.

This Network Engineer position focuses on the design and implementation of virtualized and physical infrastructure to support private LTE and 5G solutions Successful candidates will be an IT professional with a strong background in the following categories:

• Network Routing and Switching
• Network Security
• VMware datacenter virtualization
• Unix OS platforms
• Relational databases
  
  
  
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  
  • Has a thorough understanding of the end-use application(s), the products available, the implementation or operation, and the tools or techniques required to effectively deploy assigned products or services.
    
    
    • Identifies and maintains primary technical relationships with strategic OEM partners.
      
      
      • Works with Sales, Design, Field Services, and Field Operations teams to develop solutions for each assigned product or service.
        
        
        • Develops Pierson Wireless network standards for adopted solutions to document end-to-end solution architecture, default design requirements, design templates, required implementation tools, deployment processes and procedures, and close-out package requirements.
          
          
          • Works with Field Operations to ensure field teams have access to the appropriate training.
            
            
            • Offers Tier 2 technical support for product deployments, performance, general solution troubleshooting or OEM support escalation.
              
              
              • Follows safety policies for safe work.
                
                
                • Operates the company provided equipment and vehicles in a safe manner and follows all local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
                  
                  
                  • Abides by all policies and procedures as identified in the Pierson Wireless handbook.
                    
                    
                    • Clocks in and out for activities throughout the day in Pierson Wireless' project management cloud solution.
                      
                      
                      • Submits all receipts and expense records.
                        
                        
                        • Maintains open and accurate communication with other employees.
                          
                          
                          • Provides support to other team members and staff as needed.
                            
                            
                            • Works with onsite personnel to improve all aspects of deployed systems, create documentation, and improve processes.
                              
                              
                              • Creates and maintains a list of model deployments for various OEMs.
                                
                                
                                • Interfaces with Pierson Wireless' customers.
                                  
                                  
                                  • Ensures systems are designed to the latest and correct standards as set forth by both Pierson Wireless and its customers.
                                    
                                    
                                    • Performs other duties as required (i.e. installation, fabrication, etc.).
                                      
                                      
                                      • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                        SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
                                        
                                        
                                        • None.
                                          
                                          BENEFITS:
                                          
                                          
                                          • Competitive salary
                                            • Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance - EMPLOYER pays 100% of employees' premiums
                                              • EMPLOYER provided Short term / Long term disability, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment after 1 year
                                                • 401(k) retirement savings with employer match - eligible at 1 year
                                                  • Meal stipend while traveling
                                                    • Paid travel time
                                                      • Paid training/certifications
                                                        • Paid vacation
                                                          • Paid holidaysPosition Requirements
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            • 5% travel with overnight lodging is to be expected with the chance for more. The primary days of travel are Monday through Friday.
                                                              
                                                              QUALIFICATIONS:
                                                              
                                                              
                                                              • Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Electrical Engineering or related field from four-year college or university, or four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                • Working knowledge of commercial telecommunications standards such as 3GPP LTE, Project 25 and IEEE 802.11.
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  • Fundamental knowledge of emerging IoT technologies such as LoRa, Zigbee, and NB-IoT
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                    • Working knowledge of Radio Access Networks (RAN), active and passive distributed antenna systems (DAS), and distributed radio systems.
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                      • Working knowledge of RF Network performance.
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        • Working knowledge of core network architecture.
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          • Certificates, Licenses and registrations required:
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            • Valid driver's license.
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                • Solid interpersonal and analytical skill
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  • Excellent communication skills.
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                                    • Must be able to represent the company to external customers.
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                      • Other skills preferred:
                                                                                        • FCC General Radio Operator's License
                                                                                          
                                                                                          
                                                                                          • 1+ years of iBwave experience
                                                                                            
                                                                                            
                                                                                            • 1+ years of WiFi design and optimization
                                                                                              
                                                                                              
                                                                                              • Fundamental knowledge of 2G and 3G technologies (GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, and EVDO), their service applications characteristics and capabilities.
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                • Working knowledge of service network implementations and integrations including deployment, access, core, and transport service networks.
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  • Working knowledge of a variety of wireless OEM products including Corning, Commscope, SOLiD, ADRF, JMA, Nokia, and Ericsson.
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    • Working knowledge of a variety of Public Safety OEM products including ADRF, SOLiD, Cobham, Comba, GST, Commscope, Safe-Com, and Fiplex.
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      • Working knowledge of wireless test equipment including WINd, Spectrum Analyzers, OTDRs, Fiber Scopes, and PIM Testers.
                                                                                                        • Working knowledge of Windows/AD and network storage solutions
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          COMPETENCIES:
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          • Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                              • Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                • Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                    • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                      • Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                        • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                          PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                          • Frequently required to stand
                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                            • Frequently required to walk
                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                              • Frequently required to sit
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    • Frequently required to talk or hear
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                        • Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                          • Occasionally works in high, precarious places
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            • Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                              • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 60
                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision
                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Opportunity Employer
                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                    Pierson Wireless is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                    The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because of a physical or mental condition, please let HR@piersonwireless.com know.
                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                    The Company will endeavor to accommodate the sincere religious beliefs of its employees to the extent such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the Company's operations. If employees wish to request such an accommodation, they should contact HR@piersonwireless.com.
                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                    Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of HR@piersonwireless.com. The Company will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact HR@piersonwireless.com. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge. All employees must cooperate with all investigations.
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