Senior Design Specialist (Open RAN Technology Innovation)
Scarborough, ON, CA
Description
Bring forth your 5G Cloud RAN technology expertise to our next GEN TELUS wireless network
Join our team and what we’ll accomplish together
The latest emerging open interfaces and virtualizes RAN (Radio Access Network) technology, brings with it an exciting opportunity for TELUS to build a new open and cloud-based RAN network. We are embracing disruption, reimagining network services capabilities, and driving innovation to accelerate new Cloud/Open RAN technology adoption.
Introducing our new Open RAN integration & Innovation team which will oversee the new technology development, evolution and innovation of new Open RAN on the TELUS wireless network. Working with our Chief Technology Officer, stakeholders, and vendors, you will take on responsibilities for Open RAN mix and match technology introduction including open interface integration (front-haul, mid-haul and transport, new technology assessment from standard body (3GPP/O-RAN Alliance), and new technology innovation with vendors and industry partner.
What you’ll do
- Assess new Open RAN architectures, network nodes, and technology introduced by 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance, etc.
- Contribute to industry standard body’s new Spec release and working group’s activities on behalf of TELUS
- Work and cooperate with industry partners on Open RAN technology innovation to accelerate Open RAN technology implementation and maintain TELUS technology leadership in industry
- Conduct initial design of new product/solution , i.e. in-line card, white-box solution, etc., and assessment new technology via lab/production POC
- Support defining TELUS wireless network and technology evolution and strategy
- Interact and influence vendors’ RAN technology roadmap to align with TELUS RAN network evolution strategy
Qualifications
What you bring
- Very familiarity with 3GPP specifications and O-RAN Alliance open interface protocols and requirements including air interface, CPRI/eCPRI, front-haul/mid-haul (F1)/transport, FAPI/nFAPI, IP synchronization (C1/C2/C3), Open front-haul IOT profile, RIC/SMO, etc.
- 6+ years’ working experience on 4G/5G RAN technology evaluation/implementation, and proficient in RAN infrastructure (Macro cell, small cell), FDD/TDD, L1/L2/L3 protocols, and E2E system integration, including Cloud
- Well versed in the RF theory, RAN feature algorithm design (i.e., Massive MIMO) and operation of network protocols - TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6,
- Direct experience with working with industry standard body/organization and other industry partners
- Working experience with technology innovation projects, including initial design, POC, etc.
- Ability to provide on demand, specialized technical solution for a number of wide ranging problems from system level
- A strong sense of urgency and desire to drive issues to closure
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or an equivalent
Great-to-haves
- Knowledge and practice on network virtualization and Cloud deployment, including COTS/baremetal servers and rack servers architecture, Linux/K8s/Container, AWS/Google/OpenShift/Wind River Cloud computing
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