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Georgia, United States

Texas

Texas

Irving, Texas

Leads by Example-Manages daily operations for systems engineering group; responsible for microwave system design, quoting and proposal of integrated solutions, including equipment and services.-Provides proactive leadership and oversight of engineering team activities.-Coaches, motivates, trains and mentors team members and provide guidance through various project tasks and complex engineering processes.Ensures Compliance-Ensures proposals are technically compliant and profitable.-Creates and maintains technical knowledge base and compliance specs in support of engineering proposals.-Consistently identifies potential opportunities for automation, standardization, cost savings, and departmental process improvements.Resolves Conflicts-Analyzes and resolves complex technical issues involving customer sensitive timelines and constraints.-Works with internal and external team members as SME for technical solution implementation.-Primary liaison between Sales, Engineering and Project Management teams, ensuring productive workflow and effective transition of opportunities from start to finish.

Irving, Tx

Sets Product Strategy and Direction-Create effective business plans and growth strategies-Engage with other Product Managers to coordinate product readiness -Develop product value, positioning, and differentiation statements-Determine and convey competitive pricing strategies-Determine roadmap requirements and prioritiesManages Multiple Product Portfolio-Assure successful launch of new products-Provide business performance tracking and reporting-Collaborate with Sales/Marketing Manager(s) to develop promotional/sales collateralProvides Sales and Engineering Support-Keep sales and engineering teams apprised of product and feature release information-Validate technical configurations and pricing-Provide support and motivation for engineering/sales teams as SME-Develop/conduct seminars, presentations, and demonstrations to support sales opportunities, trade shows, and channel partners -Work with Sales Manager(s) to monitor and report customer satisfaction metricsMonitors and Communicates Product Development Activities-Prepare and publish white papers/case studies to enhance marketability of product(s)-Report engineering changes/enhancements to technical staff-Develop and conduct product/process training for engineering/sales/marketing staffConducts Market Research and Product Positioning-Analyze industry/market trends and customer requirements across a broad range of applications and vertical markets-Understand and utilize current technologies and products to meet business needs of our customers-Understand competitors’ products/features and how they are being used within particular vertical markets to determine the need for new/enhanced products-Evaluate market/revenue potential and prepare/present detailed business plans to justify new development and/or partnerships-Work with Marketing Manager to help develop go-to-market strategies

Irving, Tx

-Develop proposal and workflow generation tools to maximize capture of sales opportunities.-Collaborate with sales team to develop strategies for increasing sales closure rates.-Provide leadership in engineering team activities within departmental budget constraints, company policies and procedures.-Evaluate customer request for proposals, and prepare technically compliant, cost effective proposal packages in response.-Travel to customer locations in support of pre-sales to present proposal packages and perform product demonstrations to establish technical compliance of RFP response.-Create and maintain a documentation library and compliance database in support of proposal generation.-Provide engineering support to pre-sales teams, encouraging interaction to reinforce a positive customer perception.-Provide engineering guidance to other engineers, project managers, colleagues and customers. -Develop and maintain proposal generation tools and documentation library.-Identifies potential opportunities for automation, standardization, cost savings, and departmental process improvements.-Trains the engineering team on newly developed proposal generation tools and practices.-Produce complex system designs, mapping and scheduling, utilizing various software applications including Pathloss, AutoCAD and Visio, and MS Project.-Develop engineering drawings and documentation packages for equipment configuration, cable routing and technical specification.

Plano, Tx

-Primary team leader for project planning, materials procurement, safety, implementation and deployment of UHF/VHF/Microwave/Paging systems in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.-Provide hands-on management and oversight for planning and installation of towers, antennas, transmission lines, support structure fabrication, tower mapping and associated services.-Produce detailed installation drawings for antenna placement, cable routing and support structure fabrication using AutoCAD.

Dallas, Tx

-Develop and design digital and analog RF systems incorporating AutoCAD and Excel based design formats. -Develop site installation plans to include; tower and shelter modifications, cabling, powering, grounding, and equipment placement. -Manage FCC activity for over 200 microwave licenses in 11GHz, 18GHz & 23GHz frequency spectrums. -Responsible for management of material requisitions, as well as comprehensive project cost control. -Produce technical documentation for lease amendments and exhibits. -Coordinate structural analysis and engineering modifications as necessary for wind loading requirements. -Ensure compliance with FCC, OSHA, NEC, PUC, UBC and other regulatory agencies. -Generate project budget and scheduling, and coordinate material and labor acquisition. -Interpret system specifications and conduct project evaluations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. -Provide technical support to field staff during troubleshooting and repair of video and data systems. -Utilize engineering drawings and schematics to ascertain system component compliance. -Analyze system test data against design parameters to ensure all technical constraints are achieved. -Develop contractor Scope of Work plans and work up RFQ's for project proposals. -Interface with operations, marketing and sales staff to achieve system deployment objectives. -Perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting to isolate and correct equipment failures.

Dallas, Tx

-Responsible for planning, design, site acquisition and cost control for microwave radio / antenna installation and subcontractor management.-Support field staff and subcontractors to secure project deliverables on schedule and in budget.