Engineering
Senior RF Engineer (EN201)
Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical design of various outdoor and indoor broadband communication equipment
- Manage electrical design process from concept to production
- Prototype testing and evaluation
- Component sourcing
- Document preparation as required
Required Technical/Performance Skills:
- Creative thinker
- Well-developed analytical and documentation skills
- Enthusiastic team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Highly motivated, self starter
Education and Experience Requirements: BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent and
10+ years of working experience in broadband design
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Systems Development Lab Technologist (CT201)
The person in this position will work in the Systems Development Laboratory under
the supervision of the Development Lab Manager, performing hands-on testing tasks related to
testing and verification of Aurora Networks components and systems to CATV standards, and
involving the use of RF and fiber optic test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, CW and QAM
signal sources, network analyzers, temperature chambers, BER/MER receivers, noise generators,
power meters (both RF and optical), optical spectrum analyzers, and other equipment commonly
used in a CATV laboratory or field/headend environment. In addition, this person will support
customer evaluations and qualification testing, as well as documentation of test methods,
procedures and results, including the preparation of reports summarizing the testing done in a
clear and concise manner. Working with other technologists or engineers in a collaborative
environment, the successful candidate will perform all these tasks based on written or verbal
instruction from the Development Lab Manager or other project supervisors or initiators and
will exhibit a critical approach to test procedures, methods and results.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to, the following):
- System Design Testing. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in formulating and
executing System Level tests on DWDM and CWDM Forward/Reverse Analog/Digital architecture
designs that consist of Aurora Networks components such as laser transmitters, receivers,
RF nodes, DWDM actives and passives, EDFAs, Ethernet transport devices and Media Converters,
amongst others. This will involve testing regular designs as well as unorthodox designs that
push the limits of Aurora’s equipment in special applications, as well as formulating and
writing test plans and test result reports for such tests. Testing will require the use of
spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, QAM BER/MER testers, and other RF and fiber optic test
equipment.
- Component Level Testing. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in formulating and
executing tests on individual Aurora Networks components such as laser transmitters, receivers,
RF nodes, DWDM actives and passives, EDFAs and other optical amplifiers, Ethernet transport
devices, media converters, as well as any other components designed and produced by the R&D
department. This will involve testing the parts in isolation rather than in a system, and will
be performed using RF spectrum and network analyzers, power supplies, noise sources, QAM
generators, QAM receivers, RF signal sources, temperature chambers and other RF and fiber optic
equipment to perform tests. Accurate and well organized documentation will be required to
document the tests and test results.
- Customer Evaluation Testing. The candidate will be required to assist in testing performed in
the Systems Lab for customers who visit Aurora's facilities for in-house evaluations of
Aurora Networks equipment for corporate approval.
- Test Procedures and Policies. The candidate will participate in preparation of written design
guidelines, test procedures and policies relevant to the Systems Lab.
- Lab Construction and Automation Projects. The candidate will assist with any construction
projects related to the Systems Lab. As the Lab grows in scope, objectives and testing capability,
more test equipment will be introduced, and construction of capabilities such as signal generator
banks will be needed. The candidate will also assist with optimizing and automating tasks in the
lab, using appropriate software and hardware to streamline tests that are performed many times.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the telecommunications or CATV industry in laboratory, headend
or field environments performing test and verification functions and tasks with CATV equipment
(both RF and fiber optic), or equivalent or related experience.
- Basic knowledge, familiarity and understanding of CATV access RF and fiber optic technologies such
as optical fiber, laser transmitters, EDFAs, receivers, RF nodes, RF amplifiers, Ethernet transport
devices, media converters, DWDM and CWDM passives, digital reverse technologies and other commonly
used technologies in the CATV and telecommunications industries.
- Good working knowledge and hands-on experience using HP and Agilent spectrum analyzers (e.g.,
8591C or equivalent from other vendors), and network analyzers (e.g., 8753D or equivalent),
QAM BER and MER receivers, signal generators (QAM and CW), RF power meters, optical spectrum
analyzers, optical power meters, fiber optic cleaning materials and procedures. Familiarity with
making standard CATV measurements such as CNR, CTB, CSO, cross modulation, NPR, BER and
S-parameters to current SCTE standards using this equipment. Familiarity with such SCTE standards
for these measurements and how they are applied.
- Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication. (Note: Please provide samples
of writing or reports done in the past.)
- Ability and desire to take direction from Supervisor at any time, as well as ability and desire to
work autonomously with minimal supervision, under the direction of Supervisor.
- Physically able to move heavy equipment and Aurora Networks equipment that is used in the lab, as
well as physical ability to move whatever is required to set it up quickly and efficiently (for
example, to assemble components into a system, clean all optical connections, and establish the
proper signal and power levels.)
- Demonstrated ability and desire to work in a group environment of CATV engineers and technicians,
or individually as directed by Supervisor, and ability to fluidly move between both types of roles.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and absorb technical concepts.
- Familiarity with Labview and VEE software for instrumentation control, as well as familiarity with
programming macros using VBA in Excel is a plus.
Category: Technologist
FLSA Status: exempt
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Systems Development Lab Manager / Technologist (CT202)
The successful candidate will report to Aurora Networks Chief Technology Officer and will
be responsible for running the day to day activities of the Systems Development Lab under the supervision
of the CTO. The charter of the Systems Development Lab is to develop new applications for existing
Aurora Networks equipment and to support R&D in feasibility testing and defining new products and
technology. The scope of this charter includes performing evaluations of Aurora Networks equipment for
approval by our customers. The Systems Development Laboratory is a facility that contains fiber optic
equipment, digital baseband test equipment and RF test equipment such as automated and manual CW and QAM
signal sources, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, temperature chambers, QAM BER and MER testers,
optical spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, optical and RF attenuators, SmartBit testers, digital signal
analyzers, and other equipment related to the data transport, RF transport and optics fields in the CATV
and telecommunications industries. It is used to perform system and component level testing of DWDM and
CWDM Forward/Reverse Analog/Digital architecture designs that consist of Aurora Networks components such
as laser transmitters, receivers, RF nodes, DWDM actives and passives, EDFAs, Ethernet transport devices,
and media converters, amongst others. The successful candidate will be the primary person running this lab.
Job Growth Potential: The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be promoted
to higher level responsibility position within the System Development Lab upon proving his/her capabilities
in innovative interpretation of the test results, in translating the test results into design and
architecture/technology application guidelines, as well as in evolving tested architectures into new and
innovative applications. Additionally, other opportunities within Aurora Networks will be open to the
candidate if he or she proves to be suited for them.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to, the following):
- System Design Level Testing. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating and executing
testing of new architectural applications and projects that arise from external and internal
customers in order to win over new projects. This will involve assembling such architectures
in the lab with Aurora Networks equipment and then organizing and scheduling resources to
complete the testing in a timely manner. It will also consist of consultation with the field
engineering, R&D and CTO organizations as to the scope of the testing required, and will
also involve hands-on testing by the Lab manager as well. Finally, well written reports will
need to be issued summarizing the results to interested parties within Aurora Networks.
- Component Level Testing. The candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating
testing on individual Aurora Networks components such as laser transmitters, receivers, RF
nodes, DWDM actives and passives, EDFAs and other optical amplifiers, Ethernet transport
devices, and media converters, amongst others, as well as any other components designed
and produced by the R&D department. This will involve testing the parts in isolation
rather than in a system.
- Customer Evaluation of Product Lines. The candidate will be required to plan, organize
resources, prepare test schedules, and attend to all issues with respect to testing performed
in the Systems Development Lab for customers who visit to perform in-house evaluations of
Aurora Networks product lines for Corporate approval.
- Test Procedures and Policies. The candidate will coordinate and organize the writing of
design guidelines as well as personally writing some of these guidelines, test procedures
and policies relevant to the Systems Development Lab, and in accordance with SCTE standards
for the particular measurements required.
- Lab Construction and Automation Projects. The candidate will design, plan and coordinate any
construction projects related to the Systems Lab. As the Lab grows in scope, objectives, and
testing capability, more test equipment will be introduced, and construction of capabilities
such as signal generator banks will be needed.
- Day-to-day Management of the Systems Lab. The candidate must have proven management skills to
be able to manage multiple human and equipment resources in the lab, and to coordinate testing
required by other departments in the company. This will require flexibility to provide testing
equipment resources to other departments if and when needed for any testing needs they may have
that can only be fulfilled in the Systems Development Lab. The candidate must be able to juggle
multiple tasks and must be prepared to maintain the lab well stocked of parts and equipment,
maintain a regular calibration schedule to ensure that all equipment is properly calibrated at
all times, and oversee all the day to day details of running a laboratory.
- Other testing supervisory and hands on technical functions that may be assigned, as required.
Qualifications:
- 7 to 10 years experience (or equivalent) in the telecommunications or CATV industry in a
laboratory, headend or field environment with significant experience in test and verification
functions and tasks that regularly use CATV equipment, both RF and fiber optic, as well as
proven supervisory and organizational experience in such environments.
- Previous experience in managing, setting up, directing, constructing, organizing and heading
a laboratory for testing, preferably in the CATV or telecommunications industries.
- Proven and solid supervisory experience over either engineers or technicians or both, such as
those typically encountered in the CATV or telecommunications field
- Solid knowledge and understanding of CATV Access RF and fiber optic technologies such as optical
fiber, laser transmitters, EDFAs, fiber optic receivers, RF nodes, RF amplifiers, modulators,
up-converters, Ethernet transport devices, nedia converters, DWDM and CWDM passives, digital
reverse technologies and other commonly used technologies in the CATV industry, among others.
- Hands-on experience and solid working knowledge using HP and Agilent spectrum analyzers (e.g.,
8591C or equivalent), and network analyzers (e.g., 8753D or equivalent), signal generators,
QAM BER and MER test receivers, RF and fiber optic power meters, and familiarity with making
performance measurements with them such as CNR, CTB, CSO, cross modulation, NPR and BER and
S-parameter measurements, all to current SCTE standards. Good familiarity with such standards
and how they are applied to make these measurements is expected, and proven experience and
knowledge of using them successfully in the past.
- Solid and demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, and experience in writing lab
reports summarizing testing completed using precise language in a concise and well presented manner.
(Note: Please provide samples of writing or reports done in the past.)
- Ability and desire to take direction from the CTO and other members of the team assigned to the
particular project in supervisory position at any time, as well as ability and desire to work
autonomously with minimal supervision, under the direction of the CTO, or in a team environment
with multiple engineers and/or technicians.
- Physically able to move heavy equipment that is used in the lab, as well as physical ability to
move Aurora Networks equipment and physical ability to set it up and clean connections accordingly.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and absorb new technical concepts.
Category: Manager/Technologist
FLSA Status: exempt
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Operations
Senior Buyer (OP403)
Primary Responsibility: Work with key suppliers on negotiating price
(contracts when needed) to achieve cost savings on an ongoing basis. Travel to vendor
locations may be required to achieve the objective. (These efforts will be used as the
primary basis for measurement of job performance.)
Other Responsibilities:
- Seek alternative manufacturers for our AVL and AML listing to help in cost reduction
- Work closely with the Director of Supply Chain Operation on ''Make versus Buy'' decisions for best solutions to assemblies
- Help develop and evolve the Purchasing Department
- Maintain and develop good vendor relationships
- Process Purchase Orders in a timely manner
- Maintain good open communications between departments
- Ensure adherence to Revision Control procedures when placing orders
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Ten years
experience in performing Negotiating function in a Purchasing Department.
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