Network Engineer - Timing

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Job Description

The UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) sits at the intersection between scientific discovery and real world application. One of the top three National Measurement Institutes (NMIs) in the world, we now have a regional presence and strategic relationships with Surrey and Strathclyde Universities. Our expertise and original research have benefited UK citizens and the UK economy for over a century.

At NPL we recognise that our success comes from attracting energetic and imaginative people, a reflection of our own values. The self-cultivated atmosphere of support and collaboration is one we are justifiably proud of and at every level, in every area of our business we seek to nurture and respect our people to support each other to grow, succeed and enjoy work. Join us and you'll soon see how thought leadership and imagination inspire all of us to greater things. It's about challenging complexity and bringing clarity and building relationships that make a difference. We are bold and visionary; we believe that anything is possible at NPL.

NPL are currently looking for a candidate to work with NPLTime® and the Time and Frequency group delivering precise time over fibre. The group is responsible for the UK’s timescale. UTC(NPL) and the development of quantum frequency standards, including NPL-CsF2, our caesium fountain, accurate to a second in 158 million years.

This is a growth area for NPL and would involve working on projects nationally and Internationally.

Responsibilities will include:-

- Install, commission, maintain and manage network timing systems at NPL and remote locations

- Develop testbeds and systems

- Deliver time characterisation and calibration services both in house and at customer sites

- Resolve all incidents with a methodical approach to fault diagnosis and resolution

- Attend sites if and when required (global), key part of the support team.

- Interface with the customer and provide solutions to their faults

- Optical transmission equipment support as a secondary role supporting WDM products

Skills and experience required:-

- Background in Telecommunications/Electronics/Electrical

- Experience of Ethernet and Fibre Optic network infrastructure and operations, resilience protocols (HSRP, VRRP) desirable.

- Additional experience of network timing (PTP, NTP, GPS) and synchronisation (SyncE) would be highly desirable

- Optical products technical training on WDM

- Hands on experience of telecom networks, ethernet deployment, and optical fibre transmission.

- Analytical skills to assist in fault resolution

- Experience with network management software desirable

- Experience in test and measurement desirable

- Good customer relations and communications skills

- Excellent attention to detail

- At all times maintain a professional image

- Can-do attitude with flexibility to accept on-site work and associated travelling.

Requirements:-

- Full driving licence

- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

- Security clearances (higher level) will be required and applied for.

Based in a unique, purpose-built research environment, we are located in beautiful surroundings on the edge of Bushy Park, south-west London with a host of onsite facilities. These include a subsidised crèche, restaurant, free parking and our own sports and social club.

NPL Management Limited is committed to supporting its people to develop both personally and professionally and is committed to equal opportunities. NPL Management Limited is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter.