Senior Carrier Networks Systems Engineer

Corning•Charlotte, NC

3d•$98,588 - $135,559•Onsite

About The Position

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Carrier Networks Systems Engineer to join our Optical Communications team in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Care to design fiber optic network solutions for large telecom carriers — supporting pre- and post-sales engagements across Fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) architectures, including Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs), and Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB) networks.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Full professional proficiency in English, written and verbal
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Fiber optic design experience

Nice To Haves

8–10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry
Experience with outside plant fiber optic design
Knowledge of optical fiber theory and passive optical network (PON) products including FTTx, local area network (LAN), and data center applications
Field experience with fiber optic products and processes including cable handling, fiber splicing, connectorization, and testing
Experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) tools and GIS software programs
Background in a commercial organization (Sales, Marketing, or equivalent)
Product development or manufacturing experience
Synthesizes technical and commercial inputs from multiple sources to develop focused, defensible engineering positions
Presents technical solutions clearly to diverse audiences — from field technicians to executive leadership
Manages multiple concurrent design engagements and delivers against project deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Formulates solutions using both core and newly released product lines, including products modified to meet custom specifications

Responsibilities

Lead passive optical network (PON) design and bill of materials (BOM) development for large-scale FTTx access network deployments
Partner with sales and commercial teams on customer engagements to deliver technical presentations, training, and pre- and post-sales support
Develop optimized network design solutions using Corning's fiber optic product portfolio, applying engineering methods and cost modeling strategies
Lead design teams of systems engineers and technicians on complex, large-scale projects from scoping through delivery
Author design practices, technical documentation, and customer deliverables that translate engineering requirements into clear, commercially sound solutions