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Description
Employer: Clearwire
Position: WiMAX Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Core Network*
This person will be responsible for the qualification testing and introduction of software and hardware platforms into the Clearwire production network. Duties will include the support of lab qualification testing, interfacing with vendors and internal partners, field trials, and commercial deployment of a carrier class wireless network.
This position will require a diverse knowledge of Layer-2 networks, Layer-3 networks, Mobile IP, QoS, and transport systems.
- Primary test responsibilities are to be focused on, but not limited to, Layer-2 switching equipment, verification of network QoS strategies, and integration into the existing Clearwire network.
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- Test responsibilities may also include qualification of edge routers, management routers, traffic management systems, and other data path related elements in the network.
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- This position will also include supporting KPI development and monitoring procedures.
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- The candidate will be responsible for test case design, managing cross-functional test plan reviews, test case execution, and analysis of results.
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- Document and track product defects encountered during the execution of test cases and determine root cause where applicable. Work with vendors to resolve issues identified.
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- Prepare test reports describing test cases executed, measured results, and comparison against established test criteria
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- Generate and execute First Office Application (FOA) implementation plans and procedures for the introduction of hardware and software releases into the Clearwire network.
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- Implement cost effective lab setups and test environments
- Leverage test scripting in order to automate test cases.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and identify root cause failure analysis for relevant systems in the production environment as related to new platform introductions.
- Flexible person with the ability to manage stressful situations and adapt to changing environments and requirements.
- Expected to have a diverse background in testing a variety of platforms to include, but not limited to: network tools running under Unix/Linux, Layer-2 networks, Layer-3 networks, transport networks.
- Min 5+ years industry experience including recent practical experience in a lab environment for the integration and test of network elements.
- Strong understanding of Ethernet, VLANs, Layer-2, and Layer-2 topology management protocols.
- Understanding of routers and related protocols, SNMP, Unix/Linux, and scripting languages such as Perl.
- Previous work experience with packet monitors and experience troubleshooting at the packet level
- Previous experience with VoIP preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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