Title:  Senior Associate, Network Plan Engineer - Melbourne, FL

Job Title: Network Planning Engineer

Job Code: 23008

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description

• Operation and maintenance of the FTI RF equipment, circuit, and services.
• Proactively engage NOCC technicians to facilitate learning, technical direction, and the flow of RF operations.
• Review network event data and determine causes of alarms and events to conduct efforts to resolve RF issues.
• Scheduling and tracking preventative maintenance on FTI RF CPE and services
• Submits Program Tracking Reports (PTR) for facility, equipment, and service changes.
• Orders replacement parts for repair activities and tracks shipment.
• Assists RF Engineering with new equipment and service installations
• Supports on-call responsibilities and work after-hours as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Experience as a NOS working in the FTI PNOCC troubleshooting all aspects of the FTI/FAA communications network infrastructure.
• Experience in RF concepts such as RF Transmission Theory, Line-of-Sight Communication, and Modulation/Demodulation

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Superior understanding of FTI implemented microwave radios such as the Aviat Truepoint 5200, Ceragon IP-10/20, Aviat Eclipse and the Siemens Base Station and Subscriber Unit
• Superior understanding of FTI implemented satellite network architecture involveing the TMS-3000,    Commtech 570 AL satellite modem, and the GDC Minimux
• Superior understanding of FTI DACs and multiplexing equipment
• Demonstrate subject matter expert level knowledge of RF service types, service design, and alarm generation and flow.
• Superior understanding of NAS Operations ticket management and scheduled maintenance proccesses and procedures.
• Above Average understanding of TDM circuit types in use on the FTI network
• Above Average understanding of FTI tools and software:
• Above average understanding of NAS Operations service types and service delivery methods.
• Above average understanding of event and alarm correlation.
• Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed procedures and action plans.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, and ability to lead in a team environment.
• Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completions of task according to project schedule.
• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and work well in groups.
• The ability to create and present training documents.
• Able to write technical procedures and bulletins.
• Possess a strong skill set with Mircrosoft Office software applications.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with other departments supporting Operations.