What are the responsibilities and job description for the Passive Optical Network (PON) Engineer position at Cable One, Inc.?
Job Description:
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.
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
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
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