Tamus
Wireless Systems Research Engineer, Levels III, IV, Sr I
Bryan, TX · Senior · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 13 hours ago
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About the role
- Job Description Summary: The Wireless Systems Research Engineer III or IV or Senior Wireless Systems Research Engineer I, under general direction, is responsible for conducting and supporting basic and applied research on wireless networks.
- The primary responsibilities include supporting research initiatives within the field of wireless networking.
- Serves as subject matter expert on research projects.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Network Design and Documentation 15%
- Collects and evaluates input from researchers, systems administrators, contractors, and vendors to develop specifications, requirements, and plans for networks.
- Designs activities for network research projects.
- Recommends research network designs.
- Helps establish standards and processes used to detail network engineering designs, and assists with planning and mapping methods, procedures, problems, and repairs to those standards and processes.
- Designs research network system security measures, configuration backup, and security methods.
- Collaborates with research team and develops work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and networking requirements.
- Network Research, Operations, and Support 20%
Requirements
- however, occasional activities at outdoor facilities may be required, which could involve exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
- A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
Nice to have
- Technical Knowledge and Experience:
- Supporting services: such as DHCP, NTP, DNS
- Monitoring: such as SNMP, logging.
- Licenses and Certifications:
- IT certifications in Networking, Network Security, Juniper, Cisco or other routing and security categories.
- Certifications in 4G and/or SG wireless networks.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- MS Office including Visio, Adobe Acrobat and other tools: Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and drawing applications to produce professional-quality proposals and network documentation
Skills
- Skilled at mentoring and training other team members
- 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
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- 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.
- additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain Secret-level US security clearance based on a background investigation
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