Mobile Network Engineer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, or related technology field and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. In-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, analysis, and project management.

This position is expected to have in-depth knowledge and experience with:

• Understanding of cellular wireless technologies and the associated industry standard tools and techniques (i.e. 4G/LTE, 5G, etc.)
• Indoor and Outdoor Direct Antena Systems (iDAS and oDAS)
• Cellular Booster Systems (e.g. Nextivity Cel-Fi, Wilson Pro)
• Experience with managing IT technical infrastructure components for new and/or updated buildings.
• Understanding of RF, LTE/CBRS setup
• IP networking, configuration, and setup
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams.        

ADDITIONAL FAMILIARIZATION AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• 7 or more years of experience with Service Provider and/or Enterprise Mobile Network engineering, and implementation
• Advanced familiarization with large scale DAS deployments
• Extensive hands-on experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving Mobile Network Connectivity issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations.
• Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness.
• Developing action plans and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete system implementations.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• CWNA certification from Certified Wireless Networking Professionals (CWNP)
• Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (WCET) certification program

The expected pay range for this position is $143,000 to $170,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Physical Requirements*

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry /push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, write by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals/asbestos, or heavy metals or work on roofs at heights greater than 10 ft.
• Travel locally and cross-university.

Work Standards

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
• Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory for all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by law.