Senior Telecoms Engineer

Hitachi • Oakland, CA

136d • $126,000 - $189,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Telcoms Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, CA.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with medium/complex networks and in radio deployment.
• Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (networking certification preferred).
• Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols.
• Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios.
• Excellent ability to use test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and a spectrum analyzer.
• Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes.
• Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information.

Nice To Haves

• System integration, ensuring seamless integration between the network and radio systems, including synchronization and interoperability.
• Radio Frequency/Telecommunications Qualifications/University Degree.
• From 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering and Commissioning expertise.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls) and radio communications hardware (base stations, antennas, DAS).
• Configure network protocols (IP addressing, routing protocols) and radio protocols (LMR and wideband).
• Perform and be accountable for verification and validation activities starting in the factory until system hand over.
• Perform site surveys on railroad property to lay out basic equipment.
• Supervise installations of Fiber Optic Cabling Systems and data communications systems.
• Test Network, radio and fiber systems.
• Troubleshoot network and radio equipment, conduct network performance tests, identifying, and resolving any connectivity issues or radio signal interference.
• Create checklists and reports including system configuration, test results and any identified issues.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Flextime
• Training and Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree