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Originally From: Georgios Glinos <gglinos@lucent.com>

A number of positions exist at Lucent Techologies GSM Development in Bray, Co. Dublin, Republic of Ireland.

Lucent Technologies is a world leading telecommunications company employing almost 130,000 people in over 90 countries world-wide. The operation in Ireland spans a number of different activities including manufacturing, design and development, project implementation and sales/marketing.

* Customer Support Engineers:

- OMC-2000 Development Field Support Engineers Ref: FSE 714

Your role will be to provide customer support for the GSM OMC-2000 (Operations and Maintenace Center) in our customers' GSM network environments. The GSM OMC is developed in an object oriented environment, using C++, to integrate GUI, relational database, and OSP interprocess communication packages on a HP9000/D350 based client server platform. This will involve reproducing customer reported problems, liaising with the development organisations to provide fast turnaround times, managing solutions to the customer, and supporting new customer field trials. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required along with excellent UNIX and networking knowledge. Experience of working at a customer site is an added advantage.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

* GUI Developers:

- S/W Development Engineers REF: GUI 717

As part of a new team that is being formed, several positions have arisen for Graphical User Interface (GUI) Developers for the Lucent's GSM Network Management System (OMC-2000), based in Dublin, Ireland as detailed below. If your experience and interests match the description below, please contact us with your details.

Keywords:

C++ programming
UNIX operating system environment
GUI development
X-Windows
OSF Motif

Job Description

This job involves the complete software development life cycle for the GUI component of the OMC-2000 product, which is the operations and maintenance system for Lucent's GSM infrastructure offering.

Contributing to the product evolution and development strategy Working with systems engineers on requirements capture and user screen design for new features Using C++ and software platform tools to develop and test the GUI software Providing technical and maintenance support to system certification and field support groups for all software releases

Job Skills Required:

Several years of C++ programming experience
Experience of developing in the UNIX operating system environment
GUI development experience in X-Windows / OSF Motif

Desirable Skills:

Some RDBMS experience (SQL, preferably SYBASE)
Experience with OOA and OOD
Knowledge of GSM network operations and GSM standards
Knowledge of BSS functionality and the BSS object model
Familiarity with the HP client/server HW platform

Qualifications / Experience:

Degree in a computing programming/engineering related field
Background in GUI software development

Personal Requirements

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Team Player.
Flexible and adaptive attitude

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

* Test & Verification Engineers

-Integration Test Engineer Ref: ITE 701

Responsible for testing the GSM OMC-2000 software as the subsystems are integrated together. You will also create the test specifications relevant to the release, coordinate the load-building of the software, package and install it, run regression suites, and finally release the load to system verification. You must have strong test specification and execution skills, and UNIX familiarisation. Desirable skills include UNIX administration, network management, GSM, database, and telecoms.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- S/W Test Engineer Ref. STE 607

Various roles involved in developing and executing system stress, performance and regression testing, developing test automation tools as well as supporting the test lab environment. Experience in at least one of the following areas is needed: GSM Base Station Systems, software systems testing, regression or performance testing, UNIX.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- Verification Test Engineer Ref. SVE 606

You will work closely with the systems engineers and developers to develop and execute verification test plans. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Software systems testing, GSM, test methodologies, UNIX, C++.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- PM System Verification Engineer Ref: PM 706

This person would be responsible for test and integration activities associated with a subsystem of the OMC. The responsibilities include acceptance testing of new releases, testing of new/modified functionality, specification & execution of focussed tests and building an in-depth technical knowledge of the system to accomplish this.

Experience:

A minimum of 1 years experience in software development testing with the ability to demonstrate a track record of developing and executing detailed test plans. S/he should be able to demonstrate a meticulous and thorough approach to work. Knowledge of Metrica is a distinct advantage.

Duties and responsibilities:

Define and write test case scripts and work plans for testing. Perform detailed " Hands- On " testing Ensure planned acceptance tests are complete and correct and perform Acceptance Testing of new releases Write test summary reports. Write detailed problem descriptions where problems are identified. Work closely with the development team to ensure uptodate knowledge of the system and its latest functionality.

Qualifications:

The candidate should have a University education with a relevant science degree. Knowledge of GSM or European telecommunications standards would be an asset.

Personal Requirements:

A self motivated, team player who is able to work and adapt within a fast moving environment, the applicant will be highly motivated, demonstrating extensive practical as well as theoretical technical ability. The applicant will be expected to perform unsupervised if required and be called upon to provide concise and accurate information on the status of the system at any time.

The applicant should posses the ability to really stretch the system to ensure the high quality of the load delivered to customers.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

* Software Development Engineers

-Communication Engineers Ref. CSE 602

Developing and supporting communications software on the GSM OMC-2000 to interface with the Lucent GSM Base Stations and customers' Network Management Centre, you will need a good knowledge of CMISE/CMIP, TMN, OOA/D & C++. Knowledge of OSP(Object Services Platform), X.25 and the Vertel agent toolkit is a distinct advantage.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

-OOA&D/UNIX/C++ Development Engineers Ref: OOA 603

Developing and supporting the core application software on the GSM OMC-2000, you will need a detailed knowledge of C++, OOA/D and Unix (TCP/IP, shell, processes & scheduling, memory management, file systems and performance) . Knowledge of relational database management systems (ideally SYBASE), and OSP (Object Services Platform) and TMN is an advantage. Detailed Unix (preferably HP-UX) knowledge is a distinct advantage.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER (UNIX) Ref: 732

This role involves a combination of team leading and hands-on activities. You will be responsible for all configuration management and load building activities for the OMC-2000. You will lead a small team of engineers to provide excellent day to day support to the development community. You will work with the team to develop and evaluate new tools & technologies to support the development environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team lead/coordination
Scheduling work
Responsible for all aspects of configuration management
Responsible for all aspects of build engineering
Constantly looking to improve the existing development environment with existing/new tools

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5 years relevant experience
1 Year team Leading experience
Strong technical skills
Configuration Management expertise
Strong UNIX
Shell programming
C/C++

DESIRABLE:
OOA/D
Compiler knowledge
programming background
Web development

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Good communications skills
Good leadership skills/ability to motivate
Good personal organisation
Good attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly
Self-motivated and determined
Good working with others

* UNIX System Administrators

- System Administrator - Development Environment Ref. DDE 610

You will join a small dynamic team supporting the development platform. A challenging role involving server and workstation configuration, performance monitoring , diagnostics, user account management, security, backup and recovery.

Experience in some of the following:

UNIX shell programming (preferably HP-UX), administration, networking, SNMP, DNS, TCP/IP & NFS. These are excellent opportunities for candidates wishing to develop their skillsets. Consideration may be given to candidates who do not meet the full requirements.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- System Administrator - Test Environment Ref. DTE 609

This role involves all activities associated with planning, engineering, installation and administration of the test environment, as well as developing & executing verification test plans. Experience in at least one of the following areas is needed:

Workstation /server architecture, UNIX System Administration (preferably HP­UX), network planning, X25.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

*Other Opportunities

- Network Deployment Support Ref: RF 711

Lucent Technologies is a world leading telecommunications company employing almost 130,000 people in over 90 countries world-wide. The operation in Ireland spans a number of different activities including manufacturing, design and development, project implementation and sales/marketing. Lucent Technologies have recently decided to expand the project implementation functions to include Wireless Local Loop deployment and we are currently seeking qualified enthusiastic engineers to support this growth. These positions will be based at our location in Bray, although some overseas travel is envisaged. If you would like to work in this exciting area and at the same time experience aworld of different cultures, then this is the job for you.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- RF Network Planning Engineers

These engineers will be responsible for RF cellular planning for Wireless Local Loop networks and point-to-point microwave radio links. In addition these engineers will also support both pre and post sales RF

Network engineering for Wireless Local Loop networks. These positions will require candidates spending some time abroad.

Candidates should have a Degree or equivalent in a Electronic, Telecommunications, or Applied Science discipline, with one to three years experience in an engineering environment. Experience in one of the following areas would be an advantage: GSM Network design, Microwave Radio planning, RF coverage/planning and cell optimisation plus experience of using one of the major planning tools and some UNIX skills (open windows or CDE).

As this is a specialised technological field the successful engineers will be trained in the relevant tools and engineering skills.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- Site Configuration Engineers

The job holder will be responsible for developing site surveying procedures and ODM (Office Documentation Manual) contents which are need to assist deployment of Wireless Local Loop and its ancillary equipment. In addition the job holder will participate in the ongoing product improvement cycle and support the change management process.

These positions will require candidates spending some time abroad.

Candidates should have a Diploma or equivalent in a Telecommunications discipline, with one to three years experience in a telecommunications environment. Experience in one of the following areas would be an advantage:

GSM Network deployment and/or Microwave Radio implementation. Experience of and use of PC based tools would be a considerable advantage.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- Services Support Engineer

The job holder will be responsible for supporting Lucent Technologies organisations world-wide, with service quotation development, which are need to deployment the Wireless Local Loop and ancillary equipment. In addition the job holder will participate in the ongoing service product development and the monitoring of project implementation. Candidates should have a Diploma or equivalent in a Telecommunications discipline, with one to three years experience in a telecommunications service or market environment. Experience in one of the following areas would be an advantage: management of telecommunications projects, GSM Network deployment and/or Microwave Radio implementation. Experience of and use of PC based tools would be an advantage.

Candidates should have a Degree or equivalent in a Electronic, Telecommunications, or Applied Science discipline, with one to three years experience in an engineering environment.

As this is a specialised technological field the successful engineers will be trained in the relevant tools and engineering skills.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- Configuration Management Administrator & Developer Ref: CMAD 704

You will administer the configuration managment system that controls all documentation and source code. You will be developing new tools and utilities to improve the configuration management environment and support all users on a day to day basis.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- Site Configuration Engineer Ref: SCE 730

Due to the rapid roll-out of our Wireless Local Loop System product, a number of positions for Site Configuration Engineers have arisen within the Deployment group based in Bray, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

Supporting both the RF Planning and the Installation and Commissioning groups, you will be responsible for generating and maintaining site survey procedures, processes and documentation. You will also be responsible for generating, maintaining and tracking site and network specific documentation which will in the short term support the Installation and Commissioning process and in the long term form part of final customer site and network documentation.

Holding a HND/HNC qualification, you will have at least three years experience in surveying/planning/engineering of GSM, microwave or similar radio base stations.

Good technicalunderstanding and an ability to operate in a team environment are essential.

A flexible and adaptive attitude is required - successful candidates may be called on to work in locations off-site and outside normal working hours. As our product is export orientated, an ability to travel abroad is required.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

-RF PLANNING ENGINEERS Ref: RFPE 733

Due to the rapid roll-out of our Wireless Local Loop System product, a number of positions for RF Planning Engineers have arisen within the Deployment group based in Bray, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

Supporting both the Site Surveying and Network Planning groups, you will be responsible for generating of coverage predications, site selection and antenna system design for Wireless Local Loop networks.

Holding a Degree qualification, you will have at least three years experience planning of GSM, AMPS/PCS or similar radio base stations. Good technical understanding and an ability to operate in a team environment are essential. Good IT Literacy including UNIX OpenWindows and experience on one of the major planing tools (ANET, PlaNet or IRPS) will be an advantage.

A flexible and adaptive attitude is required - successful candidates may be called on to work in locations off-site and outside normal working hours. As our product is export orientated, an ability to travel abroad is required.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

- Graduate RF Design Engineers Ref: GRF 735

You will be designing RF hardware encompassing transmitters, receivers, synthesizers and power amplifiers for GSM900/1800 base station products.

You will have a degree qualification with specialization in RF design or telecommunications. Good technical knowledge and the ability to operate in a team environment are essential. Experience with RF CAD and DSP would be an advantage.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: gglinos@lucent.com

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