Req Id: 70089
Bell is a truly Canadian company with over 134 years of success. We are defined by the passion of our team members and their belief in our company’s vast potential.
To ensure we continue to be recognized as Canada’s leading communications company, we’re committed to finding and developing the next generation of leaders. This means creating best-in-class career and development opportunities for our employees.
If you’re passionate, driven and find yourself seeking interesting work, new challenges and continuous learning opportunities, then we want you to join our team.
Our Network team plans, designs, builds and operates Bell’s multi-billion dollar networks, including the continued expansion of our fibre optic network, HSPA+ and LTE — Canada’s largest and fastest wireless network.
The service we provide is the foundation of Bell’s competitive advantage and a critical step towards achieving Bell’s goal to be recognized by customers as Canada’s leading communications company.
Does the chance to work with the latest and greatest mobile technology excite you?
Are you a naturally inquisitive person – do you like to figure out how things work?
Does the opportunity to work for an organization that is leading the charge on developing new communications technology excite you?
If your answer to these questions is an enthusiastic “yes!” then you may be the person we’re looking for to join our team!
Reporting to the Manager – Product Realization Network the candidate will be a part of the Products Realization Network team, primarily responsible for the development, testing, and qualification of new consumer, M2M and SIM devices for Bell Mobility and the introduction of new wireless technologies into these products.
Job Duties/Accountabilities:
- Investigate and research new wireless technologies or enablers that are trending or evolving towards inclusion into next generation products, working closely with internal and external technical and business partners to develop trial plans and lead first introduction initiatives
- Evaluate and qualify new wireless products (smartphone, M2M, USIM) to meet the requirements of the business, focusing on core aspects of network interworking technologies/services within the devices
- Troubleshoot and identify product issues, assisting vendors in driving resolution during feature development or product qualification cycles while meeting defined timelines
- Apply your expertise in UMTS and LTE signaling call flows to identify unexpected behavior in devices and effectively troubleshoot using drive test and mobile logging tools to establish root causes
- Develop feature specifications and test cases for execution by peers and product manufacturers. Create or find new ways of automating and improving the quality of test cases to improve efficiency and time to market
- Provide support to members of Bell Wireless Technology Products, other internal Bell teams and device vendors to ensure product issues and impacts are well understood to maximize product quality and to meet overall business needs in terms of time to market
- Efficiently manage time while assigned to multiple concurrent projects, effectively prioritizing and adapting in a fast-paced challenging environment
Critical Qualifications:
- B.Eng or B.Sc in Electrical, Electronics or Data Systems Engineering
- P.Eng. certification or eligible for registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Minimum 5 years experience in a wireless network or device design/development role
- Highly functional technical knowledge (including industry standards) and significant experience with 2G, 3G, and/or 4G technologies (UMTS, LTE)
- Able to analyze UMTS/LTE Layer 3 messaging (using mobile logging tools such as QXDM)
- Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols and able to analyze PPP and higher layer protocols such as SIP (using Wireshark or similar tools)
- Ability to quickly learn different vendor technologies and tools
- Aptitude and interest in pursuing a detailed understanding of underlying functional mechanisms
- Able to focus on multiple tasks concurrently with strong commitment to execution
- Committed team player with proven leadership qualities, able to communicate well in a cross-functional team and develop effective cooperative working relationships
- Excellent communication skills with a strong command of the English language – both written and oral
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the design, optimization, and/or troubleshooting of wireless networks (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth)
- Working experience with UMTS and LTE equipment from major network infrastructure RAN vendors, particularly knowledge of protocol related configuration and parameters
- Familiarity with these technologies: VoLTE, RCS, Bluetooth, WiFi, IPv6, OMA-CP/DM, E911, location methods (AGPS, Assisted AGPS, CI-RTT)
- Working experience in the vertical data device/M2M space
- Working experience with major USIM vendors on USIM product configuration and testing
- Strong familiarity with Qualcomm chipsets and wireless module/device architecture. Familiarity with STE and Intel chipsets would also be an asset
- Familiar with common wireless device operating systems (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Android, IOS)
- Computer programming experience
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Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Mississauga
Application Deadline: 02/20/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Bell is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Created: Canada, ON, Mississauga