Rohde & Schwarz · 2 days ago
Test Engineer for ATC IP-based Communication System - Columbia, MD
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expRohde & Schwarz is a global technology company specializing in cutting-edge technology solutions. They are seeking an experienced Systems Test Engineer to support their communications system business, focusing on the design, integration, and testing of IP-based voice communications systems for air traffic control.
Cyber SecurityManufacturingTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, integrate, and deploy R&S Air Traffic Control (ATC) project IP based voice communications systems / subsystems to include analog protocol converters for radio and telephony, networking, and air traffic controller operator and administrator acceptance
Develop test plans and procedures according to program statement of work, system requirements, specifications, and industry standards
Design systems under test (SUT) / device under test (DUT) to meet testing milestones with internal and external customer coordination
Orchestrate and conduct internal and customer test events within project schedule and budget
Create, collaborate, and review test cases with attention to requirement validation and customer satisfaction and execute them
Provide routine internal and external customer updates on testing activities
Generate test reports, problem/defect reports, mitigation plans, and provide input to project risks
Provide direct support to design and project teams to isolate root causes of issues, provide analysis, and implement fixes that result in compliant deliverables
Develop necessary test automation procedures and scripts
Work with engineering teams to maintain verification requirements traceability matrix (VRTM)
Work closely with the system test teams based in Europe, North America, and other global locations for different testing activities following project needs
Support testing needs from project initiation to closeout, bringing a validation and customer satisfaction first mindset
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant engineering degree
5+ years of systems test experience in telecom/networking industry with strong understanding of process, development and execution of US Government test programs
Configuring and analyzing VoIP networks, computing infrastructure, software deployments
Proficient in relevant business tools including MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint
Proficient with requirements management tools such as DOORS, etc
Proficient with project orchestration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams
Proficient in Linux OS configuration, installation and debugging (CentOS or Oracle), as well as VM's
Ability to travel to customer sites for installs and acceptance testing
Proactive, analytical, detail-oriented and self-managed
Comfortable working in an international team and without formal direction
In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and be a US citizen capable of receiving a US Government security clearance
Preferred
Networking skills on Cisco switches or similar (Certifications like CCNA from Cisco), including knowledge on protocols such as SIP, RTP, SNMP
Configuring and analyzing VoIP networks, computing infrastructure, software deployments
Experience with VoIP networking and telephony tools, such as wireshark, and other performance testing tools, to include WAN and SATCOM simulators
Experience with scripting tools, analysis, test and measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers
Experience with configuring and testing legacy telephony circuits (SS1/4, Shout/Voice lines, Single Frequency, etc.) and related audio connections
Familiarity with ED-137 standards
Benefits
Flexible working hour models
Training & continuing education
Privately owned company
Promoting innovation
Long-term & attractive work environment
Company
Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is an independent manufacturer of test and measurement equipment for mobile radios, radiocommunications, TV Broadcasting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Markus Fischer
Group President & COO
Andreas Haegele
VP Sales Microwave Imaging
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