Engineer, Senior|6340 Engineer, Senior|6340

Job Description: General SummaryTests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware. Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.The responsibilities of this role include:Working under some supervision.Making decisions that are moderate in impact; errors may have relatively minor financial impact or effect on projects, operations, or customer relationships; errors may require involvement beyond immediate work group to correct.Using verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex to others who may have limited knowledge of the subject in question. May require basic negotiation and influence, cooperation, tact, and diplomacy, etc.Having a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to provide input on key decisions).Completing tasks with multiple steps that can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.Exercising creativity to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.Using deductive and inductive problem solving; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required.May be solicited during strategic planning period.The responsibilities of this role do not include:Financial accountability (e.g., does not involve budgeting responsibility).Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesConducts log analyses to identify where an issue has occurred and makes recommendations for how to address the issue.Understands basic features of the system.Collects information (e.g., logs, requirements) and identifies basic patterns/trends related to systems testing.Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.Determines which work tasks are most important for self and junior engineers, avoids distractions, and completes work in a timely manner.Communicates detailed and regular feedback about identified feature issues to software and systems teams.Collaborates with individuals inside own team and with other teams to complete project work.Resolves straightforward technical issues and escalates to technical leads as necessary.Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.Gathers, integrates, and interprets information from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.Detects bugs in the "system under test" and resolves issues using more advanced debugging approaches.Conducts more advanced field or lab tests as directed by tech leads.Seeks opinions of others within own team about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently.IT Core CompetenciesN/ARequired Competencies(All competencies are required upon entry)Analytical Skills - The ability to collect information and identify fundamental patterns/trends in data. This includes the ability to gather, integrate, and interpret information from several sources.Automation - Knowledge of how automation works. This includes gathering testing requirements, writing a test plan throughout various phases, trying to test plans according to guidelines, and completing these test plans within a set deadline.Building Trusting Relationships - The ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships and rapport with different types of people and businesses. This includes delivering on commitments and maintaining confidential information, as well as being approachable, showing interest in the other person, and relating well to people regardless of personality or background.Communication - The ability to convey information clearly and accurately, as well as choosing the most effective method of delivery (e.g., email, phone, face-to-face). This includes using a technically sound communication style both verbally and in writing.Communication Theories (Basic) - Knowledge of communication system theory (e.g., OFDM, CDMA, QPSK, Wireless Communications Protocols, etc.). This includes basic concepts and implications of digital communication.Creating the New and Different - The ability to be creative. This includes the ability to produce breakthrough ideas, being a visionary, managing innovation, seeing multiple futures, having broad interests and knowledge, and gaining support in order to translate new ideas into solutions. This also includes the ability to plan and implement unconventional ideas and speculate about alternative futures without all of the data.Decision-Making - The ability to make quick, accurate decisions. This includes the ability to weigh alternatives and take into account the impact of the decisions on people, equipment, or other resources.Demonstrating Personal Flexibility - The ability to demonstrate resourcefulness and resilience in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity. This includes adapting to competing demands and shifting priorities. This also includes improving adaptability, pursuing new skills and knowledge, and regularly seeking feedback from others.Getting Organized - The ability to be organized, resourceful, and planful. This includes the ability to leverage multiple resources to get things done and Client out tasks in sufficient detail. This also includes the ability to get things done with fewer resources and in less time, work on multiple tasks at once without losing track, and foresee and plan around obstacles.Taking Initiative - The ability to attack work activities with drive and energy, understanding the impact of work on key metrics, and making decisions that are in the company's best interest. This includes not being afraid to initiate action before all the facts are known, and driving value-added work tasks to completion.Results Documentation - The ability to document test results across an entire platform, domain, or department. This includes understanding department-wide test cases to make sure systems are working properly, providing support to a larger team to debug complex errors, and reporting high-level results to senior leaders and stakeholders.Scripting - Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python). This includes basic concepts, major features and capabilities, and system management tools related to scripting. This also includes the ability to identify resources for addressing or answering scripting-related issues or questions.Systems Test Engineering - The ability to plan and design tests for proper integration of systems components and features. This includes the ability to perform cost/benefit analysis for types of testing to be employed versus potential systems errors, consult on approaches and tools for testing compatibility with other features, analyze test executions and results, implement improvements to testing process and tools, and provide time, effort, and resource estimates for thorough testing.Troubleshooting - The ability to detect malfunctions in daily operations, including scheduling issues and process problems, and determining root causes and appropriate solutions for operating errors. This also includes the ability to detect malfunctions or the need for repair and adjustment to various types of equipment and implement corrective actions and track their success.Additional CompetenciesN/AMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.2+ years Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.Preferred Qualifications4+ years Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.Physical RequirementsFrequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to mile.Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.Comments for Suppliers: