[comp.dcom.telecom] ISDN/OSI Positions at COS

jgg@cos.COM (Jay G. Gadre) (04/01/88)

                 TECHNICAL POSITIONS AT COS


The Company:

The Corporation for Open Systems International is a  nonpro-
fit  research  and  development firm founded in 1986 for the
purpose of  working  toward  worldwide  information  systems
interoperability.  COS receives funding from a consortium of
major  Corporations  which  includes  major   hardware   and
software  companies, information and communications services
companies and information systems users.

COS's major focus is the promotion and acceleration  of  OSI
(Open  Systems  Interconnection),  ISDN (Integrated Services
Digital Network), and related international standards.


The Position:

COS  currently  has  several  openings  for   senior   level
Engineers  and  Software Developers in the Engineering Divi-
sion.  The interested individual should be an expert  in  at
least one communication protocol.  Your expert understanding
of the protocol will be used in  developing  COS  specifica-
tions  and test systems for OSI and ISDN protocols, partici-
pation in National Bureau of Standards OSI Workshops,  rapid
prototyping  of  emerging  standards and conformance testing
methodologies, and attending  various  conferences/workshops
related to OSI and ISDN.


The Qualifications:

An advanced degree, MS/PhD in CS, EE or  related  field  (or
equivalent  experience)  and  a good knowledge of communica-
tions protocols is required.  A minimum  of  four  years  of
professional  experience  with at least two years of experi-
ence with ISDN and/or OSI protocols is also  required.   One
or more years experience in any combination of C/UNIX, LISP,
PROLOG, and  conformance  testing  of  protocols  is  highly
desired.


The Salary:

Highly competitive, consistent with education, training, and
experience; along with an excellent benefits package.


The Place:

COS headquarters in beautiful McLean, Virginia is located in
the  metropolitan Washington, DC area.  All the cultural and
political attractions of Washington and environs  are  close
by.  Ski resorts, beaches, hiking, and other attractions are
all within easy reach.


If you feel you can make a major impact on the future of OSI
and  ISDN and are otherwise interested in COS, please send a
cover letter and a resume or curriculum vitae to:

Dr. Jay Gadre
Manager, Advanced Studies
Corporation for Open Systems
1750 Old Meadow Road
McLean, Virginia 22102

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Phone: +1 703 883 2793

COS is an Equal Opportunity Employer