O-ran System Design Engineer

Canoga Perkins•Chatsworth, CA

About The Position

Canoga Perkins is seeking a Senior O-RAN System Design and Integration professional to join Product Development and work on 5G switching products. The role requires expertise in Radio Access Networks (RAN), Ethernet, and IP switching technologies. It involves leading product definition, architecture, implementation, and deployment of 5G transport products informed by industry trends, innovation, competitive analysis, and customer needs. The engineer will design O-RAN system solutions for different 5G use cases, engage with customers and industry groups, and help translate customer applications and industry developments into implementable product features. The role also includes creating technical materials and presentations, demonstrating products, and supporting customer-facing teams during product deployment and operation. Travel may be required for conferences, events, and customer meetings. Canoga Perkins is a privately held network connectivity company founded in 1965. Its solutions serve service providers, industrial enterprises, utilities, military, and government customers. The company’s SyncMetra platform supports private 5G and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in data communication product development or equivalent.
Knowledge of O-RAN and 3GPP technologies for 4G/5G Radio Access Networks and New Radio.
Knowledge of cloud, virtualization, and containerization, especially hyperscaler offerings for Mobile Edge Compute.
Knowledge of IEEE 802.1 LAN/MAN bridging technologies, with emphasis on Time Sensitive Networking.
Knowledge of IETF routing standards such as IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, SRv6, and SR-MPLS.
Knowledge of private and public 5G deployments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong comfort with network technologies and participation in industry groups.
Ability to explain complex networking systems and technologies effectively.
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, take initiative, and lead highly technical teams.
Ability to maintain strong rapport with cross-functional internal and external personnel.
Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and strong presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

PhD degree.
Knowledge of data center architecture and edge computing.
Knowledge of Industrial 4.0 and 5G applications, including ultra-reliable low-latency communications (uRLLC).
Knowledge of cyber-physical systems engineering and AI.
Knowledge of FPGA architecture, design, and implementations.
Knowledge of switching ASIC designs and market options.

Responsibilities

Lead, design, and develop O-RAN-based system solutions for different 5G use cases that utilize, promote, and publicize Canoga Perkins offerings.
Represent Canoga Perkins in trade groups such as O-RAN and OCP as a subject matter expert, promoting a vision of next-generation networks aligned with the company’s products.
Participate in trade groups and industry events to identify and articulate industry trends as implementable product features.
Optimize and design L2/L3 MAC/RRC layers based on potential customer applications; develop, stage, and document solutions for customer presentations.
Support customer-facing teams by explaining and publishing the technological advantages of Canoga Perkins products and participating in customer engagements.
Support customer-facing teams during deployment and subsequent operation to help ensure successful adoption of Canoga Perkins products.
Travel as needed for conferences, events, and customer meetings.