Microwave Engineer MPLS Radio Frequency

Job Description

We are looking to fill a position for Microwave engineer in Denver CO.

Qualifications

• Perform Microwave planning and design task in a highly complex microwave engineering and backhaul network
• Guide and support vendor in planning, design, development and optimization efforts of a microwave network; including TDM and IP/MPLS backhaul network as per specified design rules and topology guidelines
• Design and document of statewide complex microwave links and topology for existing and new sites
• Review LOS studies, site visits as necessary, creating augments in state network working with field technicians and creating MW RFDS, CIQ, and BOMs
• PathLoss v5.1, Link Planner and Google Earth experience is required
• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MySQL, Perl/Python) tools experience
• Planet design experience beneficial but not required
• RF planning and dimensioning: routing and microwave path analysis based on diverse maps or terrain databases, radio path calculations and antenna sizing, frequency planning
• Solid understanding in network topologies like, Linear backbones, Ring, Mesh
• Capacity/Traffic planning of transport network backhaul like, SONET/SDH, T3/DS3, T1/DS1, DSOs and cutovers
• Plan and build VRF’s to migrate TDM traffic to IP/MPLS with knowledge of OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, MPLS, VRFs, VPNs, Tunnels (L2TP, L3TP), BGP, QoS (RFC 2544)
• Ensure timing and synchronization across TDM and IP networks (IEEE 1588, RFC 1305)
• Experience configuring and deploying Avait Microwave Radios, routers, switches and firewalls in an MPLS network environment
• Support Microwave IP transport systems critical data payloads used for RF signaling of Aviat and Motorola Radio and switch environments.
• Support and troubleshooting a mix of networking technologies including MPLS, VRF and BGP working within in an ISP / Telecoms service provider environment
• Work in cross functional environment with Vendors, PMO, Network Engineering and Regional Operations team
• Architect and Design networks for new services, identify areas of improvement, and develop/implement acceptance-test plans
• Determine network equipment needed to meet specified requirements
• Complete and maintain network topology documents, design and diagrams in google drive share folder, network inventory is current
• Embrace Agency’s goals and strategy in alignment with KPI’s and provide metrics.
• OSS/NMS/EMS understanding on SNMP traffic aggregation between radio terminals and OEMs to Element Managers and NOC
• Solid understanding on the Alarms and should able to analyze radio interference, hardware, software problems and able to troubleshoot
• Work closely with NOC and Field Technicians on 1st/2nd/3rd line troubleshooting in support of the customer on network faults and developing product turn-up processes
• Ensure minimal downtime/outage with quick workarounds, troubleshooting, and correcting fault conditions
• Respond to support calls and escalations of customer issues on a 24/7 basis as required
• Script programs to automate configuration/provisioning of services
• Design routines health tests that run diagnostic scans and report/notify of system alarms.
• Provide training and mentoring to other team members
• Develop and support procedures for ensuring network survivability and disaster recovery
• Knowledge of AC and DC Power plant sizing and requirements
• Create RFP/RFQ, review bids, amendments
• Develop the training materials and able to conduct trainings to technicians, engineers and regional managers
• Willing to learn and perform 10- 20% of task in IP/MPLS routing space

Additional Information

Webcam interview is acceptable