Telecommunications Engineer (US Citizen) - Melbourne, FL - JP729

We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 3 years of experience installing radio and/or networking equipment in the field or lab environment
• 5 years of experience with 2 of the following technical areas
• Basic RF concepts, RF Microwave radios/hardware, and waveguide
• Telco (Analog/T1) lines
• Networking (Protocols, Routing, Subnetting, etc.)
• Field work installation experience with
• Racked equipment installations
• Building and running network and RF cables internal and external to buildings
• Can work well in a team environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail (detail-oriented environment)

Nice to Haves:

• Telecommunications background (Central Office/Optical/TDM/IP Networks)
• Telecommunication Test Equipment (Central Office/Optical/TDM/IP) experience
• Experience installing equipment at tower or customer sites
• Knowledge of FTI Software, Tools, and Operations
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).

Job Description:
Seeking a talented Engineering Services employee to support the design, documentation, and deployment of microwave systems and services. They will work with other engineers to support and recommend resolutions to deployment issues that arise. They will develop plans and schedules for short-term work activities. They will understand and apply applicable engineering processes for all deployment and testing activities and be responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and enforcement of processes. As an Engineering Services employee, you will be working to help support the global aviation community with advanced systems and services that significantly increase the safety, security, and capacity of global air traffic management systems to meet the growing demand of air transportation operations.

Essential Functions:

• Design and configure microwave systems
• Lead efforts to install microwave/satellite radio and network equipment in racks and on towers throughout the US
• Conducting site surveys, creating plans/reports, ordering, testing, and packing/shipping equipment
• Coordination with FAA customer and subcontractors (including Tower companies)
• Managing installation team and ensuring system is installed correctly
• Develop presentations for meetings and SOW's when necessary for subcontractors
• Travel 15% of the time. Typically, 1 week per month and possibly 2-3 weeks per month on rare occasions
• Interface and maintain good relationship with FAA customer Service verification engineer for a major telecommunication.
• Communicate and interface regularly with internal/external customers and program management
• Identify business opportunities and report up to the project lead
• Identify process improvement opportunities and report up to the project lead
• Obtain and continue to hold an FAA Public Trust clearance.

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