Passive Optical Network (PON) Engineer

Cable One Incorporated • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

At Sparklight/Cableone 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.

Requirements

• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree