BAKST
17/56 O'Riordan Street
Alexandria NSW 2015
AUSTRALIA

Ph: +61 2 9667 3620
Fax: +61 2 9667 3623
email : australia@bakst.com

Job Opportunities

There are a number of job opportunities at BAKST Australia. Please send you CV to us as an e-mail attachment (MS Word format preferred) or via "snail mail" to the above address.

BAKST currently has openings for the following posts in the telecomunications field:

• Senior Transmission Engineer
• RF Optimization Engineer
• RF Lead Engineer
• RF Design Engineer
• OMC Engineer
• Systems Engineer

Senior Transmission Engineer

Summary:

EE Engineering graduate with 5 years minimum experience. Familiar with microwave transmission engineering design and calculation software such as Pathloss and Planet. Must be a self-starter and have practical hands on experience with both SDH and PDH microwave radio systems. In depth knowledge of ADM 155 multiplex systems. Harris / Nera SDH radio experience will also be an asset.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for microwave system design, integration and operational maintenance of an extensive PDH-SDH transmission system. Must be a self starter and prepared to travel

REQUIREMENTS

Experience in engineering skills both hardware and software associated with microwave system design.

EE graduate with 5 Years hands on experience with an established microwave vendor or operator.

LOCATION

Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Must be prepared to travel throughout Australia

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RF OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for completing RF optimization for new and existing networks. This includes the analysis of Network quality and performance data, the coordination/implementation of technical solutions for Network quality and performance issues, data collection & analysis and performs duties supporting overall RF optimization efforts. The incumbent must be willing to travel, this includes short to long term assignments throughout Asia.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the RF optimization of newly integrated sites by verifying frequency plans, interference issues, handovers, and coverage through parameters and hardware changes.(antenna azimuths and downtilts)
• Coordinate and participate in RF optimization data collection, analysis and resolution of optimization issues.
• Review and generate changes through support of the RF group to existing frequency plans as required for network optimization.
• Responsible for support and maintenance of RF optimization and RF planning databases, including inventories.
• Interface with internal and external customers to support all optimization efforts and support the deployment of technical solutions.
• Provide input to the RF planning group for site identification packages, site design packages, coverage and interference concerns with respect to the existing network.
• Open, track, and update CARODs for the trouble ticket system.
• Represent the region in base support calls, customer meetings and internal meetings.
• Conduct analysis of Performance Measurements data, and develop and coordinate the implementation of corrective measures.
• Responsible for writing and documenting optimization method & procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration schedules for all related test equipment.
• Make presentations to customers (internal and external) concerning Clients RF Optimization processes and reports.

 REQUIREMENTS

• Must be capable of working in a team environment and as well as individually.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year optimization experience.
• Good analytical ability and communication skills.
• Degree in Telecommunications or relevant discipline

LOCATION

Sydney/Melbourne

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RF LEAD ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for leading a team of RF engineers to complete a specific project or task. The incumbent must coordinate RF related activities and liaison with project management, installation crews and the customer. Responsibilities include ensuring that Clients methods & procedures are implemented and adhered to.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the RF design quality.
• Responsible for the RF engineering of new sites (macro and/or micro).
• Coordinate and participate in the deployment of new sites.
• Generate and review frequency plans.
• Responsible for the support of the RF optimization teams.
• Coordinate and track all changes made to the network.
• Maintain an accurate database of the network being designed.
• Interface with internal and external customers to support all optimization efforts and support the deployment of technical solutions.
• Provide input to B&P groups.
• Complete site qualification visits and reports.
• Responsible for writing and documenting optimization method & procedures.
• Make presentations to customers (internal and external) concerning Clients RF Optimization processes and reports.

 REQUIREMENTS

• Must be capable of working in a team environment and as well as individually.
• Good analytical ability and communication skills.
• Degree in Telecommunications or relevant discipline
• 3 to 5 years RF design experience

LOCATION

Sydney or Melbourne

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RF DESIGN ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for completing the RF engineering of new macro & micro networks. This can include indoor RF design. Must possess strong RF skills and solid practical experience. This includes site qualification, design & analysis of sites using GRANDX, frequency planning, site configuration and growth planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the RF engineering of new sites (macro and/or micro).
• Coordinate and participate in the deployment of new sites.
• Generate and review frequency plans.
• Responsible for the support of the RF optimization teams.
• Coordinate and track all changes made to the network.
• Maintain an accurate database of the network being designed.
• Interface with internal and external customers to support all optimization efforts and support the deployment of technical solutions.
• Provide input to B&P groups.
• Complete site qualification visits and reports.
• Responsible for writing and documenting optimization method & procedures.
• Make presentations to customers (internal and external) concerning Clients RF Optimization processes and reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be capable of working in a team environment and as well as individually.
• Good analytical ability and communication skills.
• Degree in Telecommunications or relevant discipline
• Up to 3 years experience

LOCATION

Sydney or Melbourne

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• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Computing degree
• GSM experience
• Must be capable of working in a team environment and as well as individually.
• Good analytical ability and communication skills.

LOCATION

Sydney/Melbourne

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SYSTEMS ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY

Is responsible for technical aspects of BSS and MSC engineering in Pre/Post sales planning and design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BSS/MSC Configurations and network design:

• Determine the necessary switching requirements with the customer.
• Design and configure Clients MSC and BSS network
• Detailed knowledge of Clients MSC and BSS products
• Respond to point by point to NSS technical specifications in tender documents.
• Design based on customer given traffic models and commercial objectives

2. Clarification and presentation on Clients GSM Product Line:

• Educate Clients’s internal customers (sales teams)
• Educate Clients’s customers on BSS/MSC features and hardware
• Conduct workshops covering Clients BSS/MSC products and design philosophy
• Conduct training on Switching and related topics

3. Post sales design support during rollout.

• Operator background helpful in Build
• Modify ideal design to account for " Real World " issues

CHALLENGES

• Project activities will experience periods of change, ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Obtaining timely acceptance of plans.
• Parallel responsibilities
• Travel

Knowledge/Experience & Competencies:

• Engineering Bachelors Degree
• Multicultural work experience
• Understanding or experience with traffic theory
• Understanding or experience in standard Telephony
• Data networking knowledge

Interaction:

• Customer - continuously
• Other engineering organizations - coordinate closely to ensure accomplishing customer goals

LOCATION

Sydney/Melbourne

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