Description
Experis is seeking candidates for a Systems Performance Engineer opening (short contract) in Montgomery, AL. Responsible for collecting and using hourly and daily service measurement data to optimize the network and reduce lost calls and ineffective attempts; creating new cell site translations and neighbor lists in support of regional build program activity; and supporting System Performance and RF Engineers in evaluating and improving areas of poor coverage by identifying system performance problems. Reporting problems to appropriate engineers; resolving customer service issues; and assisting in implementing solutions; collecting drive test data in support of performance evaluations and build program prioritization; troubleshooting and resolving customer complaints and trouble tickets; creating maps for network optimization and planning; and conducting special engineering studies (PLMs, RF Call Trace).
Required Skills:
BS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience required
1-3 years of experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry
Must have general understanding/or working knowledge in one or more of the following platforms and/or technologies:
System Performance including: RF System Optimization techniques for voice and data for Nortel, Motorola, and/or Lucent infrastructure
System Design including: AMPS, CDMA, CDPD, 3G
Voice cells infrastructure including: Lucent, Motorola, Nortel, CDMA data Telecom experience including: T1, DACS, OMP
Voice switch infrastructure including: Lucent 5E and ECP, Motorola MGX, and Nortel MTX Digital Communications including: DS1, DS3, Fiber, ISDN
Operating systems and applications including: UNIX, Windows, MS Office
Wireless data service including: CDPD, CDMA, CSD, STP, RF Fingerprinting Analog, CDMA, Flexent Modular cells (CDMA & PCS), RMT software, and 3G technology
Test equipment including: T-Birds, DataPro, pilot scanners, baseline equipment, spectrum analyzers
Proficient in office computer applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills