O-ran System Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Headquarters

Description WHO WE ARE: Canoga Perkins is not just participating in the future of connectivity—we're defining it. With over five decades of engineering excellence, we've consistently led the charge in delivering mission-critical network solutions that empower industries to innovate and thrive.

Our groundbreaking SyncMetra® platform exemplifies our commitment to innovation. This software-defined, IT-operated 5G transport solution integrates Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) to provide ultra-reliable, low-latency communications essential for industrial automation, enterprise AI, and AR/VR applications. By simplifying the deployment and management of private 5G networks, SyncMetra® enables organizations to harness the power of next-generation technologies with unprecedented ease and efficiency.

Trusted by leading service providers, industrial enterprises, utilities, military branches, and government agencies, Canoga Perkins combines a rich legacy with a relentless drive for innovation. We lead with AI whenever possible, designing intelligent solutions that are not only reliable and secure but also scalable and adaptable, ensuring our clients are always at the forefront of technological advancement.

At Canoga Perkins, we're not just building networks—we're building the infrastructure that powers the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE: We are looking for a Senior O-RAN System Design and Integration, to join our Product Development, to work on our cutting-edge 5G switching products. This is a highly technical position that requires the individual to be an well versed in Radio Access Network (RAN), Ethernet and IP switching technologies.

Responsibilities include leading product definition, architecture, implementation and deployment of 5G transport products based on industry trends, innovation, competitive analysis and customer needs. The position will also involve customer engagements, including writing white papers, patent creation, doing presentations, demos and support.

What You'll Do

• Lead, Design and develop O-RAN based system solutions which utilize, promote and can publicize company’s offerings for different 5G use cases.
• Represent Canoga in trade groups, such as O-RAN, OCP, etc. as subject matter expert to promote vision of next generation networks that is aligned with Canoga products.
• Participate in various trade groups and industry events to decipher and articulate industry trends into implementable features in company’s product line.
• Based on potential customer application, optimize and design L2/L3 MAC/RRC Layer, develop, stage and document solution for customer presentation.
• Support customer facing teams by articulating, participating and publishing technological advantages in Canoga products.
• Support successful adoption of Canoga products during deployment and subsequent operation by providing needed technical support to customer facing teams.
• Travel as needed for conferences, events and customer meetings.

What We're Looking For

• O-RAN and 3GPP technologies for the Radio Access Networks (4G/5G) and New Radio Cloud, virtualization and containerization, especially hyperscaler offerings for Mobile Edge Compute.
• IEEE 802.1 LAN/MAN bridging technologies, with special emphasis on Time Sensitive Networking.
• IETF routing standards, such as IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, SRv6, SR-MPLS, etc.
• Private / Public 5G deployments in this market.
• 7+ years of experience in Data Communication product development or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of comfort with network technologies and participation in groups.
• The ability to convey complex networking systems and technologies in a way that is well-received.
• The ability to work independently, be self-motivated, a self-starter and lead highly technical teams.
• The ability to maintain an excellent rapport with cross-functional internal and external personnel.
• Master’s or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. PhD degree a plus.
• Intermediate level skills in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook & Strong Presentation Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Data Center architecture and edge computing.
• Industrial 4.0 and 5G applications including ultra-reliable low latency communications (uRLLC).
• Cyber-physical systems engineering, AI.
• FPGA architecture, design and implementations.
• Switching ASIC designs and options on the market.

Why Canoga Perkins?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to help join the early stages of a rapidly growing organization.

Canoga Perkins is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are

steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these

objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit,

hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard

to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age,

status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability;

and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other

classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.

We retain candidate information for a period of thirty-six (36) months. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all job applicants. The information we collect during the application process, including identifiers (name, contact information), professional history, and other submitted data, is used for recruitment and hiring purposes only.