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In comments filed today, OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles today urged the Federal Communications Commission to preserve the availability of the full 75 MHz in the 5.9 GHz Band for current and future transportation safety applications.

Regardless of the wireless technology deployed in the band for V2X services, it is critical that the FCC preserve sufficient reliable and secure spectrum for these life-saving services.

OmniAir® recognizes that any Commission decision regarding the amount and location of available spectrum in the 5.9 GHz Band currently allocated to V2X communications will impact the deployment and availability of these critical transportation safety applications in the United States.

The European Union, Canada, South Korea, Australia and Japan have set their V2X spectrum allocations (including for future developments) at a minimum of 70 MHz.  Trying to squeeze this life-saving technology into a meager 30 MHz, is not sufficient, is not in the public interest, and could damage America’s economic competitiveness.

Further, the Commission’s proposal to allocate the lower 45 MHz of spectrum for unlicensed devices adjacent to the proposed V2X spectrum raises the potential for harmful out-of-band emissions, that would likely interfere with safety critical V2X communications.

“Both DSRC and C-V2X connected vehicle technologies have the potential to significantly reduce fatalities and injuries on our roadways,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir. “The Commission should act to ensure that there is sufficient spectrum for current and future V2X use cases.  30 MHz of spectrum is simply not enough.”

OmniAir has implemented and is currently operating the only interoperability and conformance certification testing program for Vehicle-to-Everything (“V2X”) radio devices operating in the 5.9 GHz Band to provide “trusted communications” for transportation.

OmniAir and its members are developing the world’s first and only comprehensive certification program for C-V2X devices, for launch later this year.

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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On February 26, OmniAir Consortium®, in cooperation with Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) and Connected CarTalk DC, will host an event to help illuminate these issues: “Preserving the 5.9 GHz Safety Spectrum: A Roundtable Discussion on the spectrum needs for Connected Vehicles and ITS safety applications.“

The event will feature a presentation from Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, U.S. Department of Transportation, on continuing USDOT efforts to preserve the 5.9 GHz wireless communications spectrum for transportation services.

This will be followed by a roundtable discussion from leading experts in ITS and vehicle connectivity.

Moderator: Robbie Diamond, CEO, Securing America’s Energy Future

• Steve Novosad, Vice President, HNTB Corporation, Chair, OmniAir Consortium
• Ed Bradley, Program Manager, Toyota North America
• Alice Tornquist, Vice President, Government Affairs, Qualcomm
• John Kwant, Global Director, Government Relations, Mobility and Advanced Technologies, Ford Motor Company

The event will take place on Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm EST, with a reception to follow.

REGISTER HERE

*Please note this is an invitation only event, and free to OmniAir members. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.*

To request an invitation, or for more information about the event, please contact Kate Oldham, OmniAir’s Sr. Director of Meetings & Membership.

We hope you will be able to join us on February 26 for a lively and informative discussion!

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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OmniAir Consortium® is looking forward to continued growth of our V2X and tolling certification programs in 2020.

There has been a great deal of discussion over the past several weeks about the recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the 5.9 GHz Band, also known as “the Safety Spectrum.”

Many in the transportation community who have been working to develop and deploy life-saving V2X technologies view the proposal with dismay.  There is much to criticize in the Commission’s proposal.  In particular, the proposed reallocation of 45 MHz away from transportation safety, and for use by unlicensed devices, thus leaving only 30 MHz for V2X, represents a poor policy choice.

However, the NPRM opens the door to the widespread adoption of C-V2X devices the United States.  Currently, C-V2X projects can only be deployed under an experimental license.

Undoubtedly, the FCC’s proposal will be the subject of much discussion and debate. Over the next several months, we will see this play out before the FCC, in the press, and in the halls of Congress.  OmniAir® will file its own comments, noting our concerns with the proposed spectrum reallocation plan.

However, the need for trusted communications devices for transportation safety will not wait for policymakers.  Neither will OmniAir.  We are moving forward!

OmniAir’s goal is to ensure that all V2X devices deployed conform with industry standards and meet minimal requirements for interoperability, regardless of the underlying radio technology.

Next year, OmniAir will launch the world’s first comprehensive certification program for C-V2X devices.  This program has been in development since early 2019, and OmniAir’s C-V2X Working Group has already finished over 100 new and unique test cases.

We expect all test specifications to be completed by our Spring Plugfest.  During the spring, we expect to begin test equipment qualifications and lab authorizations for C-V2X testing.  We expect the program to launch by early Q3.

At the same time, we are continuing to grow and evolve OmniAir’s DSRC-V2X certification program.  We are continuing to work with the Federal Highway Administration on developing new RSU and security tests.

In addition, there are now eight OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories around the world performing certification programs for DSRC-V2X devices.  We are expanding OmniAir’s certification programs outside of North America. This growth reflects the continued strong, and growing, global market for connected vehicle technologies. OmniAir is expanding the reach of our certification programs to meet the demand for trusted and certified devices.

OmniAir’s key initiatives for 2020 include:

• Launch of an OmniAir C-V2X Certification Program
• Launch of a Multi-Protocol Tolling Device Certification Program
• Development of a new certification program for V2X application testing
• Development of a new program for authorizing test tracks for CAV and tolling testing.
• Continued development of tests for DSRC devices, with a focus on RSU testing.

We are also planning our next V2X Plugfest the week of April 27-May 1.  The OmniAir Lonestar Plugfest, hosted by City of Austin, will be a comprehensive testing event for both DSRC and C-V2X devices, with a connected vehicle policy conference and technical learning sessions and site tours throughout the week.  More information will be available in early January.

Finally, we are planning the most important expansion of our certification program for RFID tolling tags and readers. OmniAir is developing, with the help of leading experts from the tolling community, the first Multi-Protocol Tolling Device Certification Program.  With the launch of this new program, OmniAir will advance the long-sought goal of national toll interoperability.

OmniAir will not be able to accomplish these goals alone. We need the experience, technical expertise, and hard work of our active, engaged volunteer members. If you are not yet an OmniAir member, please consider joining and helping with these important efforts!

For more information about how you or your colleagues can get involved with OmniAir, please contact Kate Oldham, OmniAir’s Senior Director of Meetings & Member Services.

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 [email protected].  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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