Access Network Planning Engineer
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Job Summary
Works with Network Architecture team to translate architecture requirements into platform level configurations. Performs tests that support deployment readiness decision.
Responsibilities
Troubleshooting
Participates in the development and /or creates troubleshooting guides and trains the NSE team on the platform and how to troubleshoot issues
Participates with NSE as needed to troubleshoot layer 1-3 network issues experienced by end customers and service providers
Network Design
Translates high level architectural designs into platform configurations, and iteratively develops design changes based on testing
Responsible for developing methods of procedure that implement the design changes in the network platforms
Commissioning/Installations
Creates engineering deployment packages (EDPs), including rack elevation drawings, space and power requirements, cable run lists, and any other site specific documentation
Performs first installation of new technology or services
Completes documentation for use by Operations (EDPs, configurations, and training guides)
Completes commission readiness
Testing & Validation
Develops test plans and strategies to exercise platforms, including feature performance, load stress redundancy, operational alarms and metrics
Develops and executes software test plans and procedures
Develops and improves regression and acceptance tests
Performs hands-on tests to validate proof of concepts, network design, network deployment, and introduction of services and features
Vendor Management
System Integration & Testing
End to end testing of integrated solutions/services including BSS, OSS, and Software Engineering, with Network platforms/elements
Creates new and innovative test strategies for tests in laboratory and field testing environments
Provides feedback on how testing results can result in design changes to the Network Architecture team and platform vendors
Develops scripts that are the basis for test automation and incorporated into a test automation framework
Training
Develops training guide for NSE personnel
Qualifications
5-7 years of related experience
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field preferred
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