4G/5G/RF Engineer

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

$8,750.00 - $12,916.66 commensurate with experience.

The 4G/5G/RF Engineer (officially titled Wireless Systems Research Engineer III, IV, or Senior I) works under general direction to manage the department’s internal wireless network systems while conducting and supporting basic and applied research in wireless technologies.

This role leverages a strong understanding of existing wireless networks to design, implement, integrate, troubleshoot, and test creative and innovative solutions to emerging challenges in next-generation wireless communications. Areas of focus include:

• 4G/5G wireless network
• Radio access network (RAN) systems (including O-RAN)
• RF fundamentals
• Device-to-Device (D2D) communications
• Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications
• Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
• Cognitive Radio and intelligent wireless systems

This is more than an opportunity to study emerging wireless technologies—it is an opportunity to design, deploy, test, and research them in a real-world environment.

We don’t just read about the future of wireless communications. We build and test it.

Research Proposals 5%
- Conducts evaluation and analysis of technical approaches to research opportunities.
- Conducts research and evaluation of appropriate equipment, protocols, designs, procedures, and tools to address research requirements.
- Produces network designs and other technical aspects of the research proposal submission.

Wireless Systems Research Engineer III

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Six years of wireless networking related experience.

Wireless Systems Research Engineer IV

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Eight years of wireless networking related experience.

Senior Wireless Systems Research Engineer I

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Nine years of wireless networking related experience.

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

-          WAN/LAN technologies: DWDM, LACP, SyncE, FlexE

-          Routing protocols:  OSPF, (E/I)BGP, redistribution, MPLS, VXLAN, SR

-          Software-defined Networking:  Yang, NETCONF, OpenFlow, etc.

-          Supporting services:  DHCP, NTP, PTP, DNS, Radius, LDAP

-          Network security:  firewalls, (CG)NAT/PAT, iptables, fail2ban, CMMC

-          Monitoring:  SNMP, syslog, SLA management, taps & packet brokers

Licenses and Certifications:

- IT certifications in Networking, Network Security, Juniper, Cisco or other routing and security categories.
- CBRS CPI.
- Certifications in 4G and/or SG wireless networks.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Skilled at mentoring and training other team members
- MS Office including Visio, Adobe Acrobat and other tools: Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and drawing applications to produce professional-quality proposals and network documentation
-Skilled at client and vendor relations, requirement assessment and analysis, statement of work creation, project management, and service delivery
- High level project management skills
- Advanced diagnostic and problem-solving methodology
- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to install/remove equipment to/from equipment racks, poles and other locations.
- Self-starter, team-oriented.

- Ability to obtain Secret-level US security clearance based on a background investigation.

- Ability to obtain a US Passport and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.
 

- LANs and L2 switching: such as copper, fiber, WiFi, VLANs, spanning tree
IP networking and L3 switching/routing: such as IP subnetting, direct, static, and dynamic routing

- Cellular technology such as 4G and/or 5G core, transport, RAN, O-RAN, radios

- 4G: MME, SGW, PCRF, eNB

- 5G: AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, NEF, gNB

- RF concepts such as antennas, propagation, low- vs high-frequency, SNR, LoS, Fresnel

- IP/L2 switching: such as copper, fiber, WiFi, VLANs, spanning tree

- IP/L3 switching/routing: such as IP subnetting, direct, static, and dynamic routing

- Skilled at using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications to produce professional­ quality proposals and documentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Able to troubleshoot and problem solve independently or cooperatively.

- Able to install/remove equipment such as servers, switches, radios and antennas, in racks or mounted on walls or polls or other locations.

- Ability to work digitally (paperless) utilizing Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, ... ), Adobe, and other tools.

- Willing and able to drive/travel to other parts of campus, other campuses, and other agencies in the state.

- Willing and able to occasionally work outside normal office hours.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

This position requires the ability to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

·         Sit or stand for extended periods

·         Walk, use as step stool

·         Climb ladders to reach radio locations

Work will generally be performed in an environmentally controlled office space; however, occasional activities at outdoor facilities may be required, which could involve exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.