Intern, Field Sales Engineer

Spirent Communications

Apr 2

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Sales & Business Development
Engineering
San Jose

Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
Basic understanding of wireless telecommunication and computer networking protocols.
Basic understanding of one or more scripting languages, preferably Python.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
Basic knowledge of Virtualization and cloud computing.

Responsibilities

Test and Measurement Equipment Operation: Gain hands-on experience on one or more of Spirent products that enable testing of cutting-edge technologies like 800G High Speed Ethernet, 5G RAN, and Core, O-RAN, Cybersecurity, Wi-Fi 7 and perform protocol, functional, and performance testing on DUT/SUT. Assist in debugging customer issues using tools like Wireshark, Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators.
Test Planning and Execution: Collaborate with Systems Engineers and Field Service Engineers to understand the testing requirements of customers and contribute to the development of test methodologies and test plans for the sales labs. Create demonstratable test cases around Landslide, Spirent TestCenter, CyberFlood, 8100 5G, Octobox, and Vertex. Create physical and virtual DUT configurations that will be integrated into the training and demonstrations that FSS teams provide to Spirent’s customers.
Automation Scripting: Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation scripts to streamline testing processes using tools like Python, PowerShell, Git, Terraform.
Equipment Calibration and Maintenance: Perform software and firmware upgrades on Spirent products in the sales labs.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional, including engineering, product marketing, sales, and product support to achieve assigned project goals. Attend team meetings and actively contribute to discussions and technical forums.
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of testbed setups, configurations, and test results. Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures. Assist with Spirent sales labs equipment inventory and audits and update asset trackers. Present weekly status update reports. Prepare an internship summary report and presentation and present it to the management.
Innovation and Problem-Solving: Contribute ideas and solutions to improve testing processes and methodologies. Participate in bug bash, and brainstorming sessions to address engineering challenges.

Spirent Communications

Spirent is the leading global provider of automated testing and assurance solutions for networks, security & positioning

Telecommunications

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1936

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spirent Communications is a leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. We stand behind our customers' promises to deliver a new generation of technologies to their customers. Our automated test and assurance solutions accelerate technology development in the lab and ensure new products and services perform in the real world. Our innovative portfolio of products and services addresses the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies: 5G, Cloud, AI, Autonomous Vehicles and beyond. Or customers span communications, transportation, government, defence, aerospace, automotive, financial services, healthcare, retail and more. Our network, cybersecurity, and positioning experts work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver and manage solutions that cover their entire technology lifecycle, from the lab to real-world deployment. Spirent comprises over 1,500 dedicated employees in 11 countries and 25 locations around the globe, serving customers worldwide.