Standards Architect - Automotive And Intelligent Transportation Systems

When you join Verizon
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What you'll be doing...
As a member of Verizon's Technology Strategy, Architecture & Planning team, you will drive standardization in the Automotive and Intelligent Transportation ecosystems. As an external-facing standards delegate, you will shape and be the "Verizon Voice" in leading industry groups (5GAA, ETSI ITS, SAE, GSMA, etc.) and collaborate with experts in related standards organizations (3GPP, ITU-R/ITU-T, Open RAN). This is a high visibility role with direct opportunity to contribute to improving road safety, efficiency and sustainability in collaboration with top auto-OEMs, tier-1s and other innovators while leveraging Verizon's world-leading 5G Network. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Representing Verizon externally as an industry (standards) delegate.
• Improving utilization of Verizon capabilities in technology standards to improve road-safety, road efficiency and sustainability.
• Actively partnering with internal teams (Corporate & Technology strategy, public policy, Business development, Product, etc.) to steer alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Analyzing and defining technology architectures to match strategic priorities and objectives, using data insights, and Verizon 5G capabilities (uRLLC, mMTC, C-V2X platforms, etc.).

What we're looking for...
You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience developing 4G/5G solutions for Automotive, Connected Mobility or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in a R&D, product, or engineering capacity.
• Experience with current C-V2X standards, for example: SAE [J3161, J2735], IEEE 1609/WAVE, 3GPP Rel-14+.
• Extensive 4G/5G wireless network technology experience.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25-50% of the time (including international).

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Advanced degree in a related field, for example: Electronics Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience as a wireless industry delegate or standardization engineer.
• Experience with IoT/Telematics certification standards: OmniAir, GCF, Global Platform, PTCRB.
• Familiarity with Automotive Wireless chipset and eSIM technology.
• Experience with 5G "Advanced" capabilities and architecture.
• Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and ability to architecturally leverage.
• Knowledge of Python, R, or modern scripting languages.
• Familiarity with Regulatory and public policy for Intelligent Transportation Systems and C-V2X.
• ASN1/ISO X.680.
• Strategic mindset with ability to quickly interpret and extract insights from data.
• Ability to clearly document, propose and iterate on technology architectures.
• Excellent communications skills along with strong negotiation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset rooted in professionalism and integrity.

"If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above."
Where you'll be working
In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington work location, the compensation range for this position is between $137,000.00 and $255,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.