Further Enterprise Solutions (www.furtherllc.com) is a leading source of technical engineering, end-to-end turnkey solutions, and software development services in the rapidly expanding telecom industry. Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has grown to become a trusted partner, delivering innovative solutions for Tier 1 telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering rapid response and a local presence for our clients and their teams!

Role:Project Manager III

Location:Concord, CA. Remote is possible. Candidate need to work at PST Business Hours.

Expected Duration:10 months. Extension is possible. 

Job Description:
At least 5 years relevant experience required. Manage all aspects of small to intermediate projects throughout the development lifecycle, including project scope, schedule, resources, quality, costs and change. Work closely with stakeholders and to define project parameters, then translate customer needs into formal requirements, using knowledge of the industry and delivery methodology. Telecom backhaul (fiber and microwave) project management experience required. Develop detailed project schedule, resource plan, and status reports, managing task assignment to project resources and reporting on and managing project scope throughout the lifecycle. Interface with all areas affected by the project, including end user, services organizations, vendors and implementations partners. Review project deliverables for accuracy, and apprise management of risks, issues, and recommended mitigations.

Technology Requirements : Excel, PowerBI, SalesForce
Preferred background/prior work experience: Telecom backhaul (fiber and microwave) project management experience strongly preferred. Excel skills moderate or better (needs to be able to use excel to create pivot tables, vlookup, etc).
 

Further Enterprise Solutions (www.furtherllc.com) is a leading source of technical engineering, end-to-end turnkey solutions, and software development services in the rapidly expanding telecom industry. Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has grown to become a trusted partner, delivering innovative solutions for Tier 1 telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering rapid response and a local presence for our clients and their teams!

Job Title-RF Optimization Engineer IV

 Location- Chicago, IL. This can be remote

Project Duration-12 months and extension is possible.

Job Description:

 This is RF Engineer IV position. RF SME must use creativity and sound judgment to support performance improvement and optimization of Central region markets and specific analysis of the network KPI assigned to them. An RF Engineer IV also has flexibility in managing their workflow on a daily basis. They need to use their discretion on how much time to spend on a task based on the priority set by management. An RF Engineer IV must have the ability to interface with cross-functional team members to gain the support required to accomplish their assignments.

Minimum Required Skills / Competencies:

• Must have recent 5G and LTE Optimization experience with competing carrier Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory. Experience with various drive test units.
• Previous experience with FCC and FAA filings and zoning meetings are preferable.
  Skills to create Dashboards – Power BI, Tableau, SQL, HTML, Visual Basic etc.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills. Python, PowerBI, Tableau, UNIX, Oracle DB, Excel macros and SQL programming a plus.
• Moderate MapInfo skills Driving record is within company compliance Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure.
• Education and Experience BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent technical degree; or equivalent work experience required
• Candidate should have extensive 5G RF performance and optimization experience.
• Nokia experience preferred.
• Identify opportunities to improve Key metrics and help improve OneScore, 5G/LTE Customer experience, support Customer complaints/escalations, special events optimization, venue-DAS optimization.
• This is Central Region RF Performance and Optimization role. This is a regional strategy role. Prepare Exec reports, detailed analysis, support the team on day to day troubleshooting.
• Expertise in Excel macros, Tableau, SQL, Access, creating Dashboards preferred. Candidate is expected to be self-starter, motivated, able to perform complex tasks with little to no guidance.
• Will be supporting Central Region RF Performance and Optimization – Regional Engineering and Network Operations. This is a regional strategy role.

Technology Requirements: 5G, LTE, Performance, Optimization, RF, Troubleshooting, Analysis, Reports. Truecall, Nokia SON, MapInfo etc.
 

Further Enterprise Solutions (www.furtherllc.com) is a leading source of technical engineering, end-to-end turnkey solutions, and software development services in the rapidly expanding telecom industry. Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has grown to become a trusted partner, delivering innovative solutions for Tier 1 telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering rapid response and a local presence for our clients and their teams!

Summary:

Looking for a transport engineer with experience in router migrations and transport upgrades. Should be able to work on strict deadlines on mission critical projects. Be able to multitask and understand the transport configuration of the cell site routers. Having knowledge on different cell site routers is a must and have hands on experience in configuring and migrating them. CCNA certification is a plus but not required.

Requirement:

• Must have hands on experience with transport configurations and router up-grades and circuit conversions AAV 2.0 to 3.0. Converting TOSB to AAV.
• CSR rehomes, SAS Change Activity- change SAR-M or SAR-F Nokia router for SAS Nokia router, Port configuration and port activation. 
• Experience with new VLAN connectivity and cluster migrations. must know how to take pre checks from the routers.
• Must have experience with 10G upgrade Activity. CSR router upgrade (Routers 7750-7705 Nokia-ALU) Winback Activity, Change CSR Router for different MAD router with different path, script generated, script verification.
• RFC testing with Spirent tool. Troubleshooting E2E. Analyzing, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis
• MAC/PHY/RLC/PDCP protocol understanding, Testing scenarios, 3GPP, LTE architecture.
• Handle of Tools to develop scripts, verify design and configuration, etc.
• Provide highly complex network system administration and design engineering Services to maximize network connectivity and capacity
• Integrate/De-Integrate backhaul solutions in a live production network, for deployment or decommissioning the following transport solutions:
  • Microwave
  • Dark fiber
  • Lit Fiber and
  • Dedicated Ethernet (1 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet Circuits).
• Implement network configurations for backhaul solutions across multi-vendor platforms, including:
  • CSRs
  • Edge routers
  • IP-Aggregators; and
  • Microwave radios.
• Will assist regional site development teams in decommissioning live production cell sites with minimal network impact.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and quality assurance for projects and tasks
• Coordinate multiple cell site activities and work with cross-functional teams
• Configure network devices and triage technical problems
• Comply with Change Management policies and guidelines
• Organize projects, tasks, and provide best possible end user support experience
• Use best practices in system installation, configuration, and monitoring to ensure minimum downtime and disruption to the network and Updating tracking system(s) to ensure that project and/or program status is maintained with complete accuracy (including third party management systems).
• Experience working on backhaul/transport upgrades and logical decom of the network.
• Backhaul Engineer is responsible for performing moderately complex activities supporting the design, development, and optimization of a backhaul network.
• Support the knowledge transfer of commissioning and Integration to other engineers.
• Single point-of-contact for integration, commissioning, and acceptance issues.
• Supporting the field teams with troubleshooting of connectivity or configuration issues.
• Creation of Customer Information Questionnaire (CIQ) for cell site router or other backhaul product configuration requirements.
• Creation of Site Configuration Files (SCF) for cell site router or other backhaul product commissioning.
• Planning and performing backhaul equipment/system decommissioning and reconfiguration as cell sites are removed from the network.
• Operating remote OSS or EMS systems for backhaul equipment configurations or reconfigurations.
• Remotely loading of SCFs or supporting third party field teams with the loading of SCFs onto backhaul equipment as needed.
• Entering new site configuration parameters into various network databases and administration tools.
• Validating test completions and performance acceptance.
• Tracking and reporting cell site integration milestones.
• Experience with Cisco and Nokia/ALU CSR routers & MAD routers.
• Working knowledge of CSR Rehomes, moving CSR from one MSO Router to another.
• Working directly with AAV vendors to increase bandwidth and improve performance.
• Familiarity with designing DWDM/CWDM technologies.
• Strong knowledge of network routing protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot fiber connections, knowledge of SFP’s and their functionality.
• Working knowledge of CSR swaps, reconfigure on-air BTS, eNB, and gNB to support the IXR-e design.

Further Enterprise Solutions (www.furtherllc.com) is a leading source of technical engineering, end-to-end turnkey solutions, and software development services in the rapidly expanding telecom industry. Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has grown to become a trusted partner, delivering innovative solutions for Tier 1 telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering rapid response and a local presence for our clients and their teams!

Position Summary:

The FES Recruiting Manager (RM) reports to the Chief of Staff, working closely with Human Resources and Operations key stakeholders to identify job vacancies, develop requirements, and lead a team of technical recruiters in the pursuit of best-in-class candidate resources. Once requirements are fully understood, the RM leads the effort in market research, proposing/managing timelines, and resource allocation for recruitment team efforts. A successful RM will have enough knowledge of, and insight into FES services offerings to provide valuable advice and support in the development of a comprehensive recruitment plan. The RM will serve FES as the lead consultative recruiting resource.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years’ experience as a lead manager of a technical recruiting team.
• Recognized ability to coach and mentor junior recruiters
• Experience in development, placement, and tracking of “higher-level” job ads on relevant media and search engines. (Including creation of media-friendly ad copy that generates hits)
• Developed a multi-tiered (active and extensive) lead generation and tracking database
• Methodology to ID best candidates from general application pool.
• Proven leadership in oversight of interview, assessment, and shortlisting method.
• Candidate assessment and selection process
• Internal and external sales and marketing experience

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• The RM leads all aspects of the recruiting process for FES Recruiting Team.
• MR partners with Operations Directors, Project/Program Managers, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain a solid recruiting process company wide.
• Utilize current FES systems (develop a key performance indicator dashboard) to track individual performance of all the recruiters, giving visibility to the leadership.
• Utilize internal and external data to identify blockers to hiring.
• RM leads the recruiting team to identify and attract needed technical/non-technical resources for FES and/or direct placement with clients.
• RM’s basic duties include oversight of:
• Design, set up, and tracking of advertising campaigns
• Identification and assessment of job/position requirements, creation of position descriptions, and job postings
• Search, assessment, and contact of potential applicants by recruiting team and creating.
• Weekly 1:1’s with subordinate recruiting team members
• Lead weekly status updates on outstanding rec’s and filled positions, keeping all stakeholders apprised of recruiting efforts.
• Work closely with recruiter to identify hard to find passive talent through create and effective sourcing strategies

FES- Further Enterprise Solutions (www.furtherllc.com) a leading provider of engineering services, turnkey solutions, and software solutions. Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has rapidly grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions to leading telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices through the U.S. and Canada to ensure a rapid response and face to face contact with our clients and staff.

We are currently looking to hire a couple of Sr LTE Optimization Engineers with Nokia OEM experience

Project duration is 1 year. 

Location: Remote support is an option.  

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits. 

Necessary Skills/Attributes for this position: 

Perform Network wide nominal planning for LTE/3G/UMTS rollout. 
Perform detail analysis and reporting of any anomalies or potential problems. 
Perform LTE/3G/UMTS coverage and capacity planning and pre launch tuning. 
Plan the Node Bs in a 3G RF planning tool with optimized antenna azimuths, antenna types, antenna heights, tilts etc. 
Perform CPICH and channel power allocation. 
Assign Node B RF parameters. 
Define optimal neighbor relationships. 
Scrambling code planning. 
Formulate capacity upgrade and/or plan new site/s to address capacity issues region wide. 
Study traffic and resource utilization figures and make suggestions. 
Dimensioning of RAN Network(CEs, Channel Cards, Node Bs, RNCs) for coverage and capacity and quality requirements. 
Analysis of site performance after integration using drive test measurements. 
Problem identification, organization, and resolution skills at an intermediate level.

FES- Further Enterprise Solutions (www.furtherllc.com) a leading provider of engineering services, turnkey solutions, and software solutions. Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has rapidly grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions to leading telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices through the U.S. and Canada to ensure a rapid response and face to face contact with our clients and staff.

Job Title: 911 PSAP Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

-Coordinating and recording pre-market tests that demonstrate a Market is ready for live 911 calls

-Running bridges with multiple testers and PSAPs that serve to test live 911 call service

-Recording test results 

-Gathering test results from drive testers

-Identifying and coordinating follow up testing with 911 Operations manager

-This job will be 100% remote.