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On June 27, OmniAir Consortium will kick off its “C-V2X Certification Initiative” with a workshop in Milpitas, California. The workshop, hosted by Bureau Veritas, will provide participants with an opportunity to help shape the requirements for OmniAir’s future C-V2X Certification Program.

Attendees will learn about the state-of-the-market for C-V2X devices, as well as a technical deep-dive into the technology, to include the latest testing and standards development. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback on OmniAir’s proposed test plans, and to offer input on requirements for the future certification program.

In 2017, OmniAir launched the world’s first certification for DSRC-V2X, providing assurance that devices conform with industry standards, and meet minimum interoperability and security requirements. OmniAir plans to build on this successful certification program, and extend its certification offerings to the rapidly growing market for C-V2X.

“All Connected Vehicle devices, regardless of the underlying radio technologies, should be subject to the same rigorous testing and certification requirements,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “This workshop will be the first step toward making OmniAir Certification available to meet the needs of the rapidly-growing marketplace for C-V2X technologies.”

Device manufacturers, Tier One suppliers, OEMs, deploying agencies, chipset manufacturers, test labs, and test equipment providers have signed up to contribute to the development of a robust certification program for C-V2X devices.

Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by June 26 at 5:00 pm EDT. Lunch will be provided. To view, the agenda and be part of the conversations use the click on the register button!

The contributions captured during the workshop will continue to be developed and refined in OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Technical Working Group, chaired by Mike Brown of the Southwest Research Institute, as well as in the C-V2X Subgroup led by Jim Lansford of Qualcomm.

About OmniAir Consortium:
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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Job Title:             Manager, Technology Programs

Job Description:   OmniAir Consortium® seeks an experienced RF engineer, with verification testing experience for a position of Manager, Technology Programs.  This is a key technical role in the leading certification organization for transportation technologies.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start.  The successful candidate will have excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.  A strong work ethic and a positive attitude are a must.  Interest in transportation or technology issues is a plus.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes paid time-off, holidays, dental, life, and health insurance, a 401K, and flexible work hours.

Responsibilities

• Enhance certification scopes in Tolling, Payment Systems and Connected Vehicles in surface vehicle transportation sector domestically and developing international opportunities.
• Working with Radio Communications (RFID, DSRC, C-V2X, & 5G), security and testing compliance/interoperability.
• Participate in associated standards, regulatory and industry associations with their requirement documents and leveraging them to develop and implement certification scopes for trusted transportation communications.
• Manage and facilitate technical aspects in OmniAir Working Groups.
• Auditing Test Equipment and Test Laboratories for Compliance and Authorization
• Technical Writing in developing Test Cases and Certification Scopes.
• Develop Software Language Analysis Tools (such as Python Scripting).
• Track certification services applications.
• Process and review device certification applications, test reports, and grants.

Requirements

• At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or other engineering field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of wireless technologies.
• Hands-on experience working with Radio Communications (RFID, DSRC, Cellular), security and testing compliance/interoperability.
• Excellent communications and consensus building skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical writing capabilities and experience.
• Electronics Testing Knowledge from Standards, Safety, Regulatory and Security perspective.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Software scripting language/s preferred.

Other Information

Background check required if selected

Job Location

Candidate may be based in any location within the continental United States with convenient access to a major airport.

Travel

Up to 25%

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

To apply for this position

Please submit resume to hr@omniair.org.  No phone calls will be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OmniAir Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting certification and interoperability for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles, has announced four major initiatives for 2019.  In addition to OmniAir’s ongoing work to advance its existing DSRC-V2X and RFID tolling certification programs, the Consortium will launch several large initiatives in the coming year:

• International Expansion – OmniAir®is taking steps to expand its certification programs to international markets. OmniAir has executed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with ITS Korea and China ITS Industry Alliance to expand OmniAir Certification into these markets. OmniAir will also host its first Plugfests outside of the United States, beginning in May with a Plugfest in the Montreal region, in cooperation with Transport Canada and Propulsion Quebec. Planning is also underway for future OmniAir V2X testing events in Europe and in Asia.

• V2X Security – OmniAir has kicked off its contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Next Generation V2X Certification. The focus of the contract will be to develop new V2X security test cases, to review new proposed test cases for Roadside Units (RSUs), and to liaise with Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). Much of this activity will build on the existing work of OmniAir’s Cybersecurity Working Group, which developed new test cases for OmniAir’s most recent Plugfest.

• Multi-Protocol Tolling Certification – OmniAir’s tolling certification program, first launched in 2012, is limited to certification of single-protocol RFID tolling devices. In order to meet the certification needs for the growing market of multi-protocol tags and readers, OmniAir is launching an initiative to develop a multi-protocol certification program for tolling devices using 6C, TDM, and SeGo protocols. This will build on OmniAir’s work on National Toll Interoperability (NIOP) testing-and will kick off with a workshop in February.

• C-V2X Certification – OmniAir Consortium will initiate development of a certification program for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) devices.  Work will focus on interoperability and certification of the application layers for C-V2X direct communication (3GPP Rel. 14 PC5 Mode 4) and will build on OmniAir’s years of work in developing its Connected Vehicle Conformity Assessment program for DSRC. OmniAir members, including Qualcomm, Spirent, Commsignia, and 7Layers conducted a successful demonstration of C-V2X testing at the OmniAir Texas Plugfest.  OmniAir will develop this certification program in cooperation with relevant stakeholder organizations.

“OmniAir has had a very successful 2018—adding 20 new members, four new OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories, and our first OmniAir Certified DSRC On-Board Units (OBUs) and Roadside Units (RSUs)” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.  “These exciting initiatives will accelerate OmniAir’s momentum—offering our members additional services and expanding OmniAir Certification to new markets around the world.”

The announcement came earlier this week at OmniAir’s Annual Meeting, hosted at the offices of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority.   The two-day event, featured Membership and Board of Directors meetings, and included live demonstrations of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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