Sr. Systems Engineer – 5G Air Interface Call Processing

Samsung Electronics•Plano, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. The Manager, Strategy - Digital Appliances (DA) will support the Digital Appliance (DA) team, with critical market and business insights to Top Level Executives using analytics, ensures cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, and helps teams drive strategic initiatives forward. As part of the Analytics organization, the team utilizes data and strategy to develop & deploy short term and long-term category & channel strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in EE/CS; Advanced degree is beneficial
Minimum of 12+ years of industry experience in wireless is required
Must have understanding on 5G concepts such as Hybrid Beamforming, Massive MIMO, New Waveforms, LTE-NR interworking & co-existence, 5G Numerologies etc.
Experience with 3GPP Rel-16/17 features
Strong knowledge in 5G and 4G air interface and call processing technologies and network architecture specifically focused on Radio Access Network
Good understanding of overall Wireless systems with emphasis on PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC and PDCP layers
Experience with protocol analyzers, test tools such as XCAL, QXDM, Wireshark, Channel Emulator, Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators.
Understanding of 3GPP systems: Core and RAN networks
Understanding of HW as well as SW architecture

Nice To Haves

Experience with system engineering activities such as feature requirements identification, feature description documentation, parameter optimization, performance analysis, test strategy creation, problem troubleshooting is desirable
Experience with software development is beneficial

Responsibilities

Responsible for analyzing the customer requirements, converting them into system requirements and capturing of detail design for the development team.
Aid in product & feature performance analysis, evaluation of new product & SW releases.
Perform detailed analysis of 4G/5G Wireless Call Protocols. Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting the issues.
Provide expert technical support in the pre-sales process and creates compelling technical and commercial solutions in order to help achieve the assigned sales goals and business objectives.
Translate and communicate complex technical design considerations between the Samsung sales team and carriers’ network business
Educate our customers on Samsung’s new products and services both individually and in a team environment. Ensures that customer commitments are achieved according to plan.
Work closely with various support organizations, logistics, and cross-functional teams from SEA and Samsung Headquarters to achieve successful new product roll-outs and developments.
Lead and mentor the team as a systems architect.
Ability to travel sporadically during the project.