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Job Description:

Hitachi Rail islookingforanenthusiasticself-motivated Senior Telcoms Engineer who thrives in afast-pacedenvironment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks fromadministrativetostrategic.Thepositionisbasedin Oakland, CA. Accountabilities:

• Configure and test network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls) and radio communications hardware (base stations, antennas, DAS).
• Configure network protocols (IP addressing, routing protocols) and radio protocols (LMR and wideband).
• Perform and be accountable for verification and validation activities starting in the factory until system hand over
• Perform site surveys on railroad property to lay out basic equipment.
• Supervise installations of Fiber Optic Cabling Systems and data communications systems
• Test Network, radio and fiber systems
• Troubleshoot network and radio equipment, conduct network performance tests, identifying, and resolving any connectivity issues or radio signal interference.
• Create checklists and reports including system configuration, test results and any identified issues.

RequiredSkills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with medium/complex networks and in radio deployment.
• Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (networking certification preferred)
• Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
• Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
• Excellent ability to use test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and a spectrum analyzer.
• Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes.
• Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information.

DesiredSkills & Experience:

• System integration, ensuring seamless integration between the network and radio systems, including synchronization and interoperability.
• Radio Frequency/Telecommunications Qualifications/University Degree
• From 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering and Commissioning expertise

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline

Language:

English Proficiency

In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is$126,000 - $189,000 per year.Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits:

Hitachi Railemployees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts,a RetirementSavings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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