Hardware Engineer (Network & RF) at Poa Internet

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); We believe EVERYONE in the world deserves access to the internet and affordable communications. Communications have an incredibly positive impact on improving the lives of individuals and accelerating the economic and social growth of developing countries; yet 4.4 billion people around the world are still unconnected and many more are poorly serviced. At poa! we believe everyone deserves access to the internet and it should not be limited to the privileged few. Our poa! Internet service provides wireless broadband to low income and rural communities across East Africa, offering individuals and small businesses highly affordable Internet access. poa! brings significant social benefit to the communities we serve by offering free access to digital content including educational and health materials as well as generating substantial employment opportunities.Overall ResponsibilityHardware configuration, deployment, operation, and maintenance. Use software components where required to support the operation of the hardware, such as NMS or monitoring tools.Key SMART Results for A-Player Success Hardware configuration, deployment, operation, and maintenance. Use of software components where required to support the operation of the hardware, such as NMS or monitoring tools. – Q3 Question, probe, and challenge assumptions, think out of the box, try new approaches on how hardware is used within Poa’s systems – OngoingExecute the trial of a new in-building wireless distribution technology, evaluating different approaches to AP deployment, channel configuration, RF surveys, and QOS. – Q3 Identify issues with hardware by using tools and measuring equipment, and software where applicable – OngoingDocument existing and new hardware deployments, their configuration, and troubleshooting – Q3 Build a strong working relationship with the software development function in order to bring together the best hardware/software combined products and solutions – OngoingIdentify when to fast-track the approach to quickly test versus building solid long-term solutions – OngoingCreate the road map for hardware testing and introduction based on the prioritized project list – Q4 RequirementsKey Competencies Criticality (H,M,L) Specify, source, configure, deploy, test, and debug hardware systems from vendors including Mikrotik, Ubiquiti – HMust have deployed complex hardware systems and documented them – HDemonstrated problem-solving skills – HBuild test setups in a lab, which then get documented, and deployed in the field – HAble to climb towers and work at heights – HCommunicate in real time with other team members during deployment and troubleshooting of hardware – HUse software tools to configure the hardware as required – HUse software platforms to monitor hardware (e.g. NMS and remote consoles) – H Mandatory Criteria if Any with no exceptions to hire. Must have operated complex systems involving multiple hardware vendors, in routing, switching, and RF.Must have worked with at least one of Mikrotik or Ubiquiti.Must have worked at heights (towers, rooftops, etc.)Must be confident building structured and unstructured cable systems, including power (AC and DC), RF coaxial with N, SMA connectors, ethernet, and fibre mechanical and fusion splicing.Must have documented hardware systems in full detail.Must have operated in a business with similar Values and DNA to Poa to ensure cultural alignment.