Ethernet Radio Test Engineer

Ethernet Radio (Baseband) Test Engineer

The KOHL Group, Inc. (since 1984)

Job Description:

We have immediate multiple openings for Ethernet Radio (baseband) Test Engineers.  Work is full-time onsite in Middletown, NJ.  BSEE required (MSEE preferred) and at least 2 years hands-on testing experience.  Excellent English written communication skills.  We are looking for engineers that like to work on leading-edge technologies, like to learn new techniques and capabilities, and keep current in radio and interconnecting optical technologies.  Selected candidates will be part of a research & development group that is responsible for developing new broadband access/transport technologies using microwave and millimeter-wave radio.

Requirements:

• Responsible for designing tests and experiments, and developing test plans
• Must have specific knowledge of Layer 2 Ethernet performance testing (RFC 2544)
• experience conducting bench and field experiments to characterize Ethernet radio performance
• Basic understanding of Ethernet Network Architectures and associated provisioning of routers/switches and QoS/DSCP/firewall issues and troubleshooting
• Have a solid understanding of baseband interfaces and technologies – physical layer
• Collecting, processing, and analyzing data, and documenting results
• Determining the impact of results as they relate to future technology investigation
• Supporting physical simulations of this technology in the field
• Performing experiments using multiple radio profiles and frequency bands as new radio software/hardware is acquired and as the research direction dictates
• Responsible for Tier-4 field support once equipment is deployed, which may require immediate hands-on re-configuration of hardware
• 2+ years of experience with direct hands-on experience with Layer 2 Ethernet testing and debugging.
• A broad background in radio engineering and Ethernet performance characterization is required (with knowledge of governing deployment issues such as RLAG and adaptive modulation correlated with throughput)
• Background in NLOS, and Point to Multi-Point and RDAS is highly desirable
• Must be familiar with measurement techniques and test equipment, data acquisition interfaces, and issues relevant to connectivity to carrier-grade networks
• Must have hands-on experience with the Spirent Test Center, knowledge of basic routing protocols (like OSPF, RSTP, BDF)
• Should have proficiency in design, provisioning, and maintenance of networks
• Co-residency with the hardware is required to change ports/cards/cables, confirm configurations when test results are negative, and to generate specific alarm conditions when testing Element Management Systems. Exposure to multiple vendor relationships and intellectual property requires individuals to have a high standard of integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
• Hands-on experience with radio link management tools and radio provisioning is desirable
• Strong knowledge of configuring and building L2/L3 networks is a plus
• Experience with Ericsson and Nokia Microwave Radios
• Experience with testing Element Management Systems
• Knowledge of PDH technology and associated test gear
• Experience with T1 circuit emulation