Req ID:464964
At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From highspeed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canadas busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the OnCorridor Works project. The GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives fleet upgrades train control systems network electrification signalling telecommunications and digital systems maintenance and much more.
Objective
The Radio Engineerwill participate in Network and Telecom (N&T) design team in designing deploying and validating network and telecom solutions. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect shortterm and some longterm business goals.
Essential Responsibilities
Multidisciplinary environment working with the design engineering and the commissioning of integrated radio and TCP/IP networks. Solutions utilize licensed and unlicensed voice and data radios LAN/WAN networks and back office servers as well as other communication links between locomotives between locomotives and wayside equipment and/or between wayside and central office locations:
- Knowledge of network hardware including servers routers and other computer devices
- Use system requirements to design and deploy networks and virtual solutions
- Develop testing verification and validation procedures as well as execute the procedures
- Create and maintain documentation including System Functional Specifications and Interface Control Documents
- Trace system requirements to DOORS
- Work as part of the Radio teamand assist Lead System Engineer as needed
- Perform verification reports for requirements design documents test reports etc.
- Use propagation analysis tools to design a system that will meet coverage and throughput objectives.
- Perform capacity analysis for a Radio Access Network.
- Perform site surveys for potential radio tower locations.
- Perform vehicle surveys to evaluate radio equipment on train cars.
- Document test results identify problems and solutions and communicate with the team
- Perform Communications Engineering tasks in support of program objectives
- Understanding of system and subsystemlevel requirements
- Develop & peer review test procedures and documentation to validate system requirements
- Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Radio troubleshooting propagation design post processing intermodulation studies and radio dimensioning
- Ensure Data Communication System project team members are aligned with Verification & Validation plan
- Ensure documents be delivered as per project Documentation plan (Documentation Master List) in line with project Development For Quality Gate Reviews milestones
- Participate in radio and network design and implementation activities
- Participate to Installation and Test & Commissioning activities as well as network maintenance activities remote and in the field
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Engineeringor equivalentwork experience in networking or telecommunication
- 10 years experience
- P. Eng certification or in progress
Desired Characteristics:
- Knowledge of radio access network hardware
- Knowledge of Link budget analysis
- Radio propagation analysis and postprocessing tools
- Radio coverage post processing software
- Mapping software such as Google Earth MapInfo ArcGIS Global Mapper
- Analysis system performance improvement and troubleshooting of a radio network
- Spectrum Analyzers Vector Network Analyzers and drive test equipment
- Radio technologies such as P25 cellular WiFi TETRA etc.
- Design and implement of an 801.11 network
- Writing and performing test cases on both radioequipment and radio network
- Understanding of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN
- Knowledge of networksecurity and policies
- Understanding of system and subsystem level requirements
You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equalopportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced