Job Title

Wireless Systems Research Engineer, Levels III, IV, Sr I

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Center for Applied Communications and Networks

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

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. This role utilizes knowledge of existing wireless networks to design, implement, and test creative and innovative solutions to new and emerging challenges in next generation wireless networks. The primary responsibilities include supporting research initiatives within the field of wireless networking. Serves as subject matter expert on research projects.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of established processes and protocols.
• Helps establish procedures for compliance with network security regulations.

• Performs security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with government standards.
• Designs and implements security measures, data backup, and protection methods.
• Develops disaster recovery plans for network equipment and systems.
• Drives to other locations on campus, on other campuses, and to vendor and other locations for meetings and to assist with research network installation and operations.
• Supports researchers with gathering data, such as packet captures, for research and other projects.

Other Duties as Assigned 5%

Education and Experience:

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 related experience.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:

• 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.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 networking: such as 4G and/or SG core, transport, RAN
• Skilled at using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications to produce professional quality proposals and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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.
• 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

Other Requirements:

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.