Solutions Architect II

Canoga Perkins • Chatsworth, CA

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About The Position

Canoga Perkins is seeking two experienced Solutions Architects to join its Product Development team for a three-month contract, with the possibility of extension. The role focuses on staging and testing 5G Anyhaul Ethernet transport products and requires in-depth knowledge of Layer 2/3 data networking, along with experience designing, building, emulating, and staging customer or test networks in a customer-facing lab environment.

The Solutions Architect supports integration, deployment, and validation of private 5G network solutions. The role includes designing, configuring, and optimizing networks involving RAN components (RU/DU/CU), 5G Core elements, CPE, transport, and Canoga Perkins’ proprietary TSN switch. It also involves integrating PLC applications, validating performance, analyzing KPIs, troubleshooting, optimizing solutions, and creating customer demonstrations.

The role supports Business Development by translating customer requirements into technical strategies and solutions, and presenting solutions and their value to customers and partners. The architect maintains expertise in the 5G demonstration lab, its equipment, configurations, developments, and procedures; designs and provisions end-to-end demonstrations featuring Canoga Perkins and partner products; stays current with product development and roadmaps; and conveys customer feedback and requested technical features to the Product Team. The position also monitors network performance and system resource utilization, conducts scalability testing, and provides technical support for customer adoption. Travel of approximately 25% is required, including domestic and international travel as needed.

Canoga Perkins describes itself as a privately held network connectivity company founded in 1965, with more than 150,000 active network elements deployed in Tier 1 service provider networks. Its solutions serve service providers, industrial enterprises, utilities, military, and government customers. Its SyncMetra platform supports private 5G and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) applications.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of Layer 2/3 data networking technologies.
• Knowledge of designing, building, emulating, and staging customer or test networks in a customer-facing lab environment.
• Ability to configure lab equipment and execute and clearly explain demonstrations.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information.
• Effective communication skills for team collaboration.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering and 5G Solutions teams with hands-on integration, deployment, and validation of private 5G network solutions.
• Support end-to-end design, configuration, and optimization of private 5G networks, including RAN components (RU/DU/CU), 5G Core elements, and CPE.
• Ensure interoperability across RAN, transport, and core layers, including integration with the proprietary TSN switch.
• Integrate PLC applications with the 5G system.
• Perform performance validation, KPI analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of private 5G solutions.
• Create demonstrations for customer presentations.
• Support Business Development by understanding customer requirements, developing technical strategies and solutions, and presenting solutions and value propositions to customers and partners.
• Stay current on 5G lab developments, changes, and demonstration procedures by periodically interfacing with Product Development.
• Execute and clearly explain demonstrations created in the 5G lab, and master the configuration of the equipment in the lab.
• Design, build, and provision end-to-end solutions demonstrating Canoga Perkins and partner products in the lab.
• Stay current on product development and the 5G product roadmap.
• Provide the Product Team with relevant customer information and requested technical features.
• Monitor network performance and system resource utilization, and perform scalability testing.
• Provide technical support to help customers successfully adopt the 5G product.
• Travel approximately 25% for customer meetings, conferences, and other events, including domestic and international travel as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join the early stages of a rapidly growing organization

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed