Application Engineer - Cellular Communications

Schweitzer Engineering Labs • Boise, ID

95d • $85,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Application Engineer - Cellular Communications is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cellular solutions including but not limited to 5G, pLTE, and 4G LTE. They will partner and engage with the Systems Architecture team to implement inherently safe cyber solutions for the nation's vital infrastructure. The Cyber Security Cellular Engineer shall ensure security protocols are in place and up to date. A typical day might include maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems, cellular communications technologies, and all related SEL products, as well as helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, and telephone contact, focusing on wireless communication solutions for utility and industrial applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent.
• Typically 2+ years of experience in cellular communications, wireless networking, or power systems communications.
• Familiarity with LTE/5G technologies, private cellular networks (CBRS), and industrial wireless protocols.
• Experience with network configuration, RF planning, and cellular modem/router integration.
• Familiarity with API authorization mechanisms, including OAuth2, shared key, dynamic secrets, key management, and certificates.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates composure and professionalism under difficult circumstances.
• Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and experiments to find new solutions.
• Creates a positive and motivating working environment for all.
• Proven technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.
• Ability to direct daily work activities with general supervision.
• Models high standards of honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve knowledge of power systems, cellular communications technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G, private cellular networks), and all related SEL products.
• Familiarity and expertise in 3GPP standards around Cyber Security (i.e. Rel-18). Participate in CTIA certification programs.
• Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, and telephone contact, with a focus on wireless communication solutions for utility and industrial applications.
• Apply principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems, especially in wireless network design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature, particularly for cellular modems, routers, and communication gateways.
• Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences, especially those related to telecommunications and smart grid communications.
• Publish application guides, notes, template guides, software tools, and/or technical conference papers related to cellular communications in utility environments.
• Participate in threat models for products, develop security measures, and proactively aid in addressing vulnerabilities during development cycles.
• Increase contributions through customer feedback process, IMI teams, and contributing entries to AE FAQ or knowledge database, especially in wireless and cellular communication topics.

Benefits

• 100% employee owned with an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees