Senior Principal System Architect and ORAN Standardization Engineer (KRFOS585)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Sr. Principal System architect & ORAN standard Engineer is responsible for the architecting of the RU/DU/CU the development based on the ORAN CUSM plane specifications and OTIC test specifications.

Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid Leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, and employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and even employee gardens.

We strive to have a diverse workforce made up of people from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/. Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that in our decision-making constantly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the architectural design and standard compliance for RU/DU/CU development-based ORAN CUSM plane specifications and OTIC test specifications to meet the system level functional and performance requirements
• provide standard related CUS plane requirements, interface, and specification to support the Software/Hardware Development of RU and DU and CU
• Develop the requirements and specifications for M plane software implementation and Yang model based on the functionalities of the Kyocera RU
• Responsible for and collaborating with firmware engineers for the overall RU software architecture, interface, and modularization during development
• Align with 3GPP with related technical analysis and proposal
• Participate in ORAN Meeting to keep track of up-to-date development and submit contribution, if needed, based on the development requirements.
• Product Strategy, Cloud Applications * Strategy * Solution Architecture

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's with 13+ years or PhD with 5 years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, communication area or related field preferred.
• In-depth understanding of 3GPP 5G/4G systems and minimum 5 year experience in the active participation of the development of the 3GPP standard (RAN1 to RAN 4 with emphasis on RAN 1)
• Strong understanding of 5G-NR/4G Layer 1 specifications, physical/MAC layer protocol stack and procedures
• In-depth understanding of ORAN C/U/S/M specifications and compliance and conformance test specifications
• Experience in active participation and contribution to ORAN WG4 and/or 3GPP meetings on regular basis
• Ability to analyze difficult problems, debug and fix issues related to ORAN RU implementations.
• Knowledge of L1 signal processing and mMIMO and implementation
• Strong understanding of programming language (C/C++, Python) coding
• Ability to take ownership and bring innovations in the development of commercial base station
• Good understand functionality related to Layer 2 (MAC/RLC/PDCP) and Layer 3 (RRC).
• Good understanding with BSP, HAL, Platform, and Application layer.
• Good understanding of Linux system
• Good understanding of Xeon platform and RT kernel and accelerator
• Good understanding of cloudification and virtualization
• Experience with (R&S/Viavi) test equipment and software for Layer 1 test.
• Adaptive and inclusive in a diverse global collaboration environment.
• Good communication and Team Building. Ability to ask, learn, and discuss to learn quickly, build good mutual understanding, and resolve problems
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and solution.

Pay Range: $188,320- $325,938.46 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

Exempt: Yes

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; and occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.