ben@hao.UUCP (Ben Domenico) (10/08/85)
*DATA COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER III - #0454* SCD - Maintenance Group Exempt Range: 58, $31,678 - 47,516/year DUTIES: Integrates, tests and documents all electronics of the ground based portion of a multi-drop bi-directional satellite based data communication system connecting SCD to multiple remote sites at universities and all NSF defined remote hubs. Coordinates the installation of telephone-company-owned telecommunication circuits. Uses data and signal analyzers to develop and optimize current and planned network communication systems. Designs and oversees development of specialized communication interfaces needed to attach host equipment and remote user systems to existing and planned communication links. Participates in documentation efforts. Travels to remote sites and installs or repairs data communication equipment and interfaces. Works closely with SCD Systems Software personnel in solving complex hardware-software interface problems. Interacts with SCD users and user groups effectively in establishing needs, and establishing solutions for a variety of communication problems. REQUIRES: --MS in electrical engineering or computer science, or the equivalent combination of education and experience --Skill in analyzing and isolating faults in computer related communication equipment --Skill in using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and data analyzers --Thorough knowledge of digital data communication techniques --Thorough knowledge of EIA RS-232 and RS-449 --Thorough knowledge of co-axial transmission techniques --Thorough knowledge of network peripherals --Thorough knowledge of data communication switching and routing techniques, multiplexing and error correction systems --Working knowledge of microwave, UHF and VHF radio transceiver theory and modulation techniques --Working knowledge of TCP-IP --Willingness to travel as much as 60 days per year ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED: --Working knowledge of higher level communications packages such as IBM 2780/3780 bisynchronous and HASP --First class FCC license --Working knowledge of DEC VMS operating system Contact: Nancy Lippincott NCAR Personnel P.O. Box 3000 Boulder, CO 80307 303-497-8729