Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture T-Mobile USA
Bellevue, WA

Job Description

Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture

The System Architecture Engineer's role is to develop and evolve technical network and service architectures and design strategies to maintain, enhance, and evolve the T-Mobile Technology portfolio. Specific tasks may include the creation, adaption, or revision of detailed schematics of network and service architecture, hardware and software selections, and implementation techniques and processes. May be required to perform, evaluate, or interpret network simulation, test results, or leading edge technology studies. Technical documentation and presentation skills are required in order to translate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. Influence and drive industry forums. Works on technical assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.

Enterprise Core Competencies

Requires competency in customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing, talent management, results focus and inspirational leadership.As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: "TMUS") is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. The company's advanced nationwide 4G and 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences for customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile USA. Inc. provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.comQualifications

Minimum Required

* 5+ Years Technical engineering experience
* Focus: Able to communicate goals in support of the business' mission.
* Drive: Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.
* Teamwork: Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team. Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships that can provide information, assistance, and support.
* Communication: The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Express self clearly in conversations and interactions with others. Clear business and technical writing skills.
* Customer Focus: The ability to demonstrate concern and meet external and/or internal customers' needs
* Analytical: The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
* Technical Expertise: The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
* Forward Thinking: The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
* Influencing Others: The ability to gain others' support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.

Desired Experience

* Experience working with systems that conform a cell site, such as enclosures (cabinets) and power plants, backup systems such as batteries and generators
* Working knowledge of Nokia or Ericsson enodeBs (hardware and configuration)
* Working knowledge of Alcatel Cell Site Routers (7705, 7210)
* Experience with large scale design and deployment of wireless networks
* Knowledge of SQL or Power BI
* Familiarity with hybrid cable assemblies and antenna systems (active and passive antennas, filters, diplexers, TMA) is a plus

Desired

Education

Minimum Required

* Bachelors Degree. Engineering/Electrical Engineering

License or Certification

(None)

General/Physical Requirements

Must be able to communicate with others effectively through written communication methods. Must be able to communicate (talking, hearing, etc.) with others effectively through oral communication methods. This position requires working with a computer (k

T-Mobile US, Inc. offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as matching 401(k), generous paid time off programs, phone service discounts, tuition reimbursement, free parking - not to mention a fun and business casual work environment.

T-Mobile US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce.

Network Technology

Essential Functions

* Provide network design documents for cell site innovations and feature(s) deployment
* Develop MOPs, job aids, guidelines, and training material as required
* Collaborate in cross-functional teams to support various projects and technologies; Proof of Concept, FOA, SOA.
* Support and validate cell site solutions for existing and new hardware.
* Expected to support associate engineers as needed. Develop procedures and processes to validate, enhance and optimize network architecture.
* Technical System Expertise: Understands system protocols and how wireless systems such as LTE operate. Aware of current technology benefits. Expected to lead and deliver network and service architecture, design strategies and standards. Deep understanding of the building blocks, interactions, dependencies, and tools required to complete design work. Independent study of current technology is expected. Ability to translate complex technical issues in terms of business impact and business benefits.
* Technical Engineering Services: Drives engineering projects by active contribution to the application of engineering techniques; conducting tests and inspections; preparing reports and calculations. Expected to supervise associate and base level engineers as needed. Develops procedures and processes to validate and deploy cell site equipment throughout the network. Creates appropriate validation tests and inspection techniques and effectively documents results.
* Innovation: Seeks opportunities to improve designs, processes, or product by reducing cost, improving efficiency, or quality. Drives investigations, leading to new technology concepts that may solve business problems.
* Technical Writing: Writes design documents that document systems architecture, strategies, standards, business requirements and technical procedures.
* Influence technology and policy decisions made across the appropriate functional organization around architecture, design strategies and standards. Drives lab and field trial activities in support of Proof of Concept.
* Technology Strategy: Evaluates technologies and proposes technology options that support business goals.