System Engineering Specialist

EXFO; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a System Engineering Specialist to contribute to the development of innovative solutions in their Network Instruments Portfolio. The role involves producing technical specifications, collaborating with various teams, and acting as a technical subject matter expert. Candidates should have a strong background in networking protocols and telecommunications, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in the telecommunication industry.
• Excellent analysis and synthesis skills.
• Capability to handle complex problems and situations.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical requirement specifications for new products.
• Define user stories and manage development teams' backlog.
• Fulfil the role of Technical Product Owner in Agile teams.

Skills

Knowledge of transport/datacom networking protocols

Knowledge of telecommunication & mobile networks

Technical writing abilities

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Agile development methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

• As a System Engineering Specialist in the Research & Development department, you will play a significant role in producing high quality technical requirement specifications for new products and features in our Network Instruments Portfolio
• In active collaboration with the product line management team, identify and understand the customer use cases & market needs
• Define the most innovative and appropriate solutions taking into considerations any design constraints
• Provide technical support and guidance to the development, product support and marketing teams

What you’ll do

• Act as a resident technical subject matter expert
• Conduct domain technology scouting & follow industry standards
• Produce technology studies on emerging topics of interest for the business
• Define new test products, features & methodologies
• Produce detailed technical specifications for the development teams
• Ensure the conceptual and technical integrity of the product / feature requirements
• Responsible for defining user stories, managing, and prioritizing development teams’ backlog
• Fulfil the role of Technical Product Owner as a member of Agile development teams

What we’re looking for

Technical skills :

• Excellent knowledge of transport / datacom networking protocols such as Ethernet, TCP / IP, 1588 PTP, OTN, CPRI, eCPRI
• Excellent knowledge of telecommunication & mobile networks architectures & applications
• Familiar with applicable industry standards from IEEE, IETF, ITU, ANSI, OIF, O-RAN
• Familiar with telecommunication test equipment & methodologies
• Excellent technical writing abilities

Required aptitudes :

• High interest in emerging telecommunication technologies
• Demonstrated experience in specification of complex systems
• Capability to digest, interpret and adapt industry standards to the test & measurement market
• Capability to develop innovative ideas / concepts
• Excellent analysis and synthesis skills
• Capability to handle complex problems and situations
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, distributed environment
• A strong team focus with an inherently collaborative mindset
• High sense of responsibility, autonomy and efficiency
• Capable of multi-tasking

Must have

Pertinent experience : 5-10 years' experience in the telecommunication industry

Language requirements : English and French

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent

Any other combination of experience / studies will be considered.

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