Pre-Sales Systems Engineer
Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Position Openings: 1
Posted On Apr 15, 2008
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MRV Communications, Inc., a leading supplier of network infrastructure equipment and services for networks that scale in size, speed, distance and complexity, is searching for a Systems Engineer in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the sales organization from pre-sales systems engineering and consulting activities, through installation and implementation and post-sales support;
• Providing technical sales support in sales presentations, product demonstrations, evaluations, and testing of MRV Optical Transport and Metro Ethernet Switching products and providing timely answers to customers’ and prospects’ inquiries;
• Travel 50% of the time or more required as necessary.


Requirements:
• A BS in Electrical Engineering or related field;
• 5 years of experience in field sales/systems engineering in Optical Networks and transport solutions;
• Practical experience with CWDM/DWDM systems such as Nortel & Cisco;
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols, Layer 2 technologies, and a proven record designing large-scale enterprise and carrier networks;
• Experience with networking technologies and protocols;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment;
• Strong communications skills;
• Strong technical presentation skills using Powerpoint and Visio;
• Ability to troubleshoot;
• Must be detail-oriented;
• Experience with lab and test automation highly desirable.
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Software Engineer (GUI Developer)
Location: Littleton, MA
Position Openings: 1
Posted On Apr 2, 2008
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MRV Communications, Inc. (“MRV”) is a leading provider of network equipment and services, and optical components. Our Boston Products Division develops solutions for Out-of-Band Networking that are comprised of console servers, power management products and sensor management and control devices, MRV's Boston Product Division is also responsible for the design and development of the GUI for the Media Cross Conect and Metro Ethernet products. We are searching for a Software Engineer to join our GUI design team at our Littleton, MA facility.

Job Summary and Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for the MRV Boston Division Linux based, next generation Communication Server, Sensor Management and Power Control Out of Band Networking products;

Research and create designs or design concepts to be used to support future emerging technologies in the development of current and future MRV next generation communications products;

Develop software and software design specifications, apply expertise as a generalist and specialist as well as creatively suggest, recommend and or provide solutions to complex design problems.

Qualifications/Experience

B.S. in Computer Science Engineering (or equivalent);

3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent skill set and knowledge in C programming, Java and Linux development environment. Experience with JAVA programming and GUI design for managing network devices a definite plus;

Individual must have extensive knowledge and experience in a number of the following areas: Proficiency in C programming; Experience in software development under the Linux Operating System; Java Application programming; GUI programming using Swing Components.

Additional skills a plus

SVN source control, Eclipse Development Environment;

Experience with Java Swing components;

Knowledge in Serial Communications and associated protocols:

Strong knowledge in IP Protocols, Routing technologies and associated routing protocols;

Experience with database design for high performance scalable platforms.

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Part Time Jr/Intern Graphic Designer
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Position Openings: 1
Posted On Feb 13, 2008
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Are you a digital illustrator with a deep portfolio reflecting a variety of styles? Are you a master of the tools of your trade (Photoshop, Illustrator) who is constantly seeking the latest upgrade, filter, or brush? If this sounds like you, our group can use your creativity and professional expertise. We are a small, in-house marketing design team working in the Networking Technologies industry based out of Chatsworth, CA. You will work on a variety of projects with us including, graphic illustration/design, branding and product promo production. We are looking for someone who: - Has a solid history in visual design for print, web, and presentation, including digital illustration - Knows the traditional visual design tools of the trade inside and out and understands the fastest, most effective methods of accomplishing a task. - Has a robust portfolio full of design solutions and illustration styles - Is not afraid to speak his/her mind, offer thoughtful insight, and suggest solutions. Having a strong knowledge of web design/flash would be a great benefit to us but we are open to all skill sets. Some shipping and packaging will be required. You can demonstrate your proficiency with the complete Adobe® Creative Suite and other industry standard visual design programs with a skills test given during your interview. Contact MRV About This PositionBack to top

Sr. Customer Support Engineer
Location: Littleton, MA
Position Openings: 1
Posted On Jan 22, 2008
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MRV Communications (www.mrv.com) is a publicly traded company (MRVC) that engages in the design, manufacture, sale, distribution, integration, and support of communication equipment and services and optical components. With revenues of over $300m, MRV Communications employs approximately 1,300 people in offices throughout the world. We believe the people in our organization are the key contributors to our past and future success and therefore we are looking to hire top-tiered candidates for open positions. We are a unique company that leverages its optical and network communication technologies to build intelligent, high performance, manageable network systems. Consistent growth, coupled with leading edge, new product introductions, has created an opening for Sr. Customer Support Engineer in our dynamic, team oriented, Customer Support organization, located in our Littleton, MA office.

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for post-sales support of our metro Ethernet, Optical transport, and Out of Band Networking related company products and will provide direct assistance to customers, business partners and MRV field sales resources. Supported products include: Media converters, DWDM optical transport systems, and Ethernet switches.

Requirements:

• 15-10 yrs related experience with direct service tools including: SNMP management and protocol analyzer equipment, as well as direct knowledge of Ethernet and related layer 2 and 3 protocols ;
• BS, Physics, EE, CS or equivalent;
• Experience in providing hands on Customer Support in optical/data communications networking technologies;
• Technical background with proven skills in optical budget evaluation and technical familiarity with current fiber specifications and equipment;
• Superior communication and writing skills;
• Ability to exercise good support and business judgment in all customer situations; and
• Must be able and willing to travel, almost exclusively in the Americas.

Our primary product sets along with associated protocol sets are listed below in order of priority. Although the person chosen for this position need not be fluent in all, the candidate should outline areas of current expertise. WDM: LambdaDriver® - DWDM/CWDM/OADM, up to 10Gb, Storage, PE-Line, PE-LAN Metro Ethernet: Fiber Driver® - 802.3ah demarcation OS9000 - IP/MPLS aggregation, QoS, VLAN switching Out of Band Networking: LX Series Terminal Servers Power Management Switches & Routers: OptiSwitch-M - Modular, IP/MPLS/VPLS, BGP, VPNs OptiSwitch-MR - Fixed, 40Gb stacking, L2/L3 POE, 8 10GbE ports in 1U Contact MRV About This PositionBack to top