Senior Wimax Engineer

BROADBAND SYSTEMS CORPORATION, LTD (BSC Ltd)
Kacyiru, Telecom House,
B.P 7229
Kigali – Rwanda
Email: info@bsc.rw

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Brief Background

Broadband Systems Corporation, Ltd (“BSC Ltd”) is a licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) that is incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company is engaged in the business of providing advanced Information Communication Technology (“ICT”) services based on broadband connectivity.

In order to effectively accomplish its business objectives, BSC Ltd is looking for qualified and competent candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

Position: Senior Wimax Engineer (1)
Duties: The Senior Wimax Engineer main responsibilities consists of design, implementation, maintenance and repair of Wimax networks meeting customer demands; He/she ensures the highest possible Wimax network performance and capacity, including planning for future expansion requirements.

A. Key responsibility

- Guarantees the performance integrity and quality of BSC Ltd Wimax network.
- Perform network monitoring: alarm monitoring, configuration and fault management
- Perform maintenance works of Wimax equipment
- Organize and control Wimax database and files backups
- Manage end-users activation and permissions
- Participate in surveys and design activities of Wimax networks.
- Support the implementation of Wimax networks;
- Support Wimax network activities including but not limited to monitoring and troubleshooting of hardware alarms, dropped call, Handover failure etc.
- Conduct broad range of system engineering / architecture functions including architecture, system element architecture, strategy, requirements analysis, and system and sub-system trade studies
- Develop performance requirements and derived requirements for entire processing chain; Antenna, Receiver and Base-band processor.
- Develop Reliability, Availability and Maintainability system requirements and allocate to sub-systems.
- Lead and guide sub-contractors for major system components
- Controls system capacity for existing requirements and plans for future needs.
- Technical support to internal and external customers
- Monitor new Wimax technological developments, test new systems then provide technical advise with regards to system;
- Assist and mentor Junior staff
- Perform other duties as may be required.

B. Qualification and Experience

- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar work and position
- Proven experience and understanding of Wimax access technology
- Possess superior troubleshooting, interpersonal, analytical, communication, technical and strategic thinking skills
- Possess a certificate in Wimax technology is not required but is desired
- Have the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and initiative; also possess good report writing and supervisory skills;
- Be a person of proven integrity, highly motivated, innovative and a team player
- Familiarity with working with HW and SW architectures and development standards

Interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit their letters of application accompanied with their Curriculum Vitae, copy of certified Degree(s) to BSC Ltd.’s Headquarter, located in Kacyiru, Boulevard de l’Umuganda; Telecom House at the reception desk (Ground Floor), hard copies must be delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to the Ag. CEO of Broadband Systems Corporation, Ltd (BSC Ltd). Online applications will not be acceptable.

The deadline for submission of applications is scheduled on Monday 05/12/2011 at 04:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.


Done at Kigali, on 23/11/2011