Passive Optical Network (PON) Engineer

Job Description:

At Sparklight / Cable one and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most.

For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success



* Performs design and occasional implementation of new PON initiatives.


* Proactively researches opportunities for improving technical infrastructure, operational processes, and team efficiency within the PON domain.


* Actively engages in industry committees, working groups, and contributes to the development of white papers on PON technologies and practices.


* Collaborates closely with the Principal Engineering team to drive innovation through new PON product testing, certification, and implementation.


* Manages the lifecycle of PON infrastructure; works with the deployment team to perform upgrades to PON systems and associated network elements.


* Develops Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation, including configuration templates, method of procedures, network diagrams, knowledge base articles, bill of materials, and support documentation.


* Conducts training for team members and the deployment team on new technology integration, technology upgrades, and new product design and implementation related to PON.


* Analyzes project requests to estimate time and cost for PON-related tasks and initiatives.


* Works as part of a project team to determine requirements, risks, and limitations for each PON project scope; ensures all requirements are met through production release.


* Performs on-call duties and overnight network changes as assigned, ensuring minimal disruption to the PON infrastructure.

Qualifications



* Minimum of five years experience with all PON related technologies, including GPON, EPON, and XGS-PON.


* Expert understanding of all Calix platforms, including CMS, SMx, and DPx applications


* Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university preferred


* Previous working background in an MSO (Multiple System Operators) in the cable industry preferre

Core Competencies



* Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.


* Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise , respect, and empathy.


* Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.


* Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to ...