Passive Optical Network (PON) Engineer

Description

At Sparklight / Cableoneand 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 address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as :

Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!

Life insurance (self, spouse, children)

Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal / sick days)

401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)

Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

Additional Perks

Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)

Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.

Associate recognition & awards programs

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area

Up to $75 / mo. Stipend

Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValuNet Fiber Only)

We’re an Award-Winning Organization!

Forbes’ “America’s Best Midsized Employers” 2021-2023