Resident Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Texas-based, onsite team. You will serve as a subject-matter expert for Mist Wireless, Wired Assurance, EX switches, and SRX firewalls, guiding design, testing, and deployment with customers.

The role requires 6+ years in data center routing and network architecture, strong Python scripting and automation skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years’ experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture.
• Experience with Python scripting and test automation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Mist Wireless, Wired Assurance, EX switches, and SRX firewalls.
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities and diagnostics.
• Advise on Junos configurations and network design.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outsourced partners on design and development.
• Review designs for compliance with standards and provide feedback.
• Contribute engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects.
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Python scripting

Network design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Automation

Mentorship

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

QFX

PTX

EX series

MX

Mist Wireless

Wired Assurance

Junos

Job description

Resident Engineer

This role has been designed as "Onsite" with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

The job family spans across multiple engineering disciplines. Work consists of designing, developing, analyzing, troubleshooting and debugging systems, software and solutions for research and/or research development of product, services, and solutions for HPE’s portfolio. Requires a broad knowledge and application of engineering disciplines, methodologies and tools.

Job Family Definition for Executive Levels only: Directs and manages a diverse team of engineering professionals performing research, development, design and/or implementation of products, services, solutions for the company’s portfolio. Responsible for creating and communicating technical strategy within the organization and/or across the function.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HPE products such asMist Wireless and Wired Assurance, EX switches, and SRX firewalls supporting customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation.
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities, using advanced diagnostic skills to restore services quickly and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
• Work with overall customer-focused team toadvisecustomers on best practices for Junos configurations and network design.
• Manage and grow relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners involved in engineering design and development.
• Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development standards; provide constructive feedback to improve product quality.
• Contribute domain-specific expertise and engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects and programs.
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into engineering projects and designs.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Typically, 6 + years’ experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture, with hands-on experience using HPE Juniper products such as the QFX, PTX, and EX series.
• Proven ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python.
• Up to 10% travel to customer sites is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience testing, certifying, and operating Mist Wireless Assurance and Wired Assurance,and Junos on EX and SRX.
• Experience with datacenter switching (VXLAN / EVPN) and WAN with platforms such as QFX, PTX and MX is a plus.
• Skilled in empirical analysis, modeling, and testing methodologies to validate product designs and specifications.
• Proficient with engineering design tools and software used to design components and solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language; able to present product architectures and design proposals and to negotiate options with senior management.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_05

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

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