Job Description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you ready to drive engineering activities that will take Spectrum’s telecommunications and signal processing systems to new heights? As a Principal Engineer I, you will collaborate with technical operations staff on system design and configuration, while guiding design teams and advising team leaders to ensure cutting-edge solutions and seamless integration. In this impactful role, you will be at the forefront of technological innovation, maintaining and enhancing critical hardware, software, and electrical systems.

How You’ll Make an Impact 

• Responsible for the development, testing, and certification of both DOCSIS and PON related devices and technologies 
• Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas 
• Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary 
• Test and review system designs 
• Provide engineering technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met 
• Mentor and guide the work of technical staff 
• Review work plans and design and advise on improvements 
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable 
• Know, understand and follow company policy 

Working Conditions 

Office environment 

Work Schedule: Must be able to work the following schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM and on-call rotation

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum 

Required Qualifications 

• Education:  Master’s or bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience 
• Experience:
  • 5+ years engineering work experience 
  • 5+ years project management work experience 
• Skills: 
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English  
  • Basic knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols  
  • Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology  
  • Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model  
  • Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations 
  • Basic knowledge of network devices and basic network appliances  
  • Basic knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio  
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly  
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Education: 
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)  
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)  
• Skills: 
  • Knowledge of Spectrum products and services 
  • An in-depth understanding of the existing MSOs DOCSIS and Fiber network architectures (i.e., Hardware, Software Network Devices) 
  • Strong background and understanding of access products from vendors such as CommScope, Cisco, Casa, Vecima, Harmonic, and Adtran. 
  • Strong Technical skills and working knowledge in the following areas: 
  • CCAP, DAA (Remote PHY, Remote MAC/PHY or RMD)     
  • DOCSIS standards including DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 4.0     
  • DOCSIS CPEs, eMTAs, Cable Modems, Wireless Routers, and Gateways     
  • Flexible MAC Architecture (FMA), FDD and FDX technologies     
  • FTTP technologies, EPON: OLTs, Remote OLTs (R-OLT), ONUs

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

This job posting will remain open until 2025-09-29 04:19 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.

The base pay for this position generally is between $110,660.00 and $196,460.00 . The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

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