Principal Engineer I

Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences. The diversity of experience available within Spectrum's Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist. We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As a Principal Engineer I o n this team you will be responsible for engineering activities that maintain and enhance the company's telecommunications and signal processing hardware, software and electrical systems. Works with technical operations staff on system design and configuration. Key contributor responsible for driving wireless access technologies and deployment support related to 5G and other wireless broadband technologies.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development and evaluation of Wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) and 5G architecture, infrastructure and products.
• Evaluates and develops software architecture and platform necessary to demonstrate proofs of concept.
• Work with vendors and Engineering to resolve issues and design flaws.
• Responsible for engineering activities in the lab for validation, testing of new wireless technologies. Manage RAN hardware and configuration tools.
• Setup testbed for various Proof of Concept and R&D activities. Develop and manage 5G lab and field test environment.
• Integrates wireless architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations.
• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Designs, implements, monitors, enhances and troubleshoots systems in assigned areas.
• Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary.
• Tests and reviews system designs.
• Provides Engineering Technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met.
• Mentors and guides the work of technical staff.
• Reviews work plans and designs and advises on improvements.
• Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Knows, understands and follows company policy.
• Performs other duties as requested by manager.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM
Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Engineering work experience - 5+ years
  • Project management work experience - 5+ years
• Education: Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience
• Technical skills:
  • 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
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of business users in a professional manner.
  • Extensive experience with collaborating and building team consensus when interacting with both the leadership and the implementation teams.
• Abilities:
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Travel Ability: Office environment
• Schedule:
  • Full time
  • This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational experience with Wi-Fi and 4G/5G
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Knowledge to work and test in Lab environments
• Knowledge of radio/BBU/DU/CU configuration and management ( handling of eNB/gNB).
• Knowledge of LTE and NR layers (L1, PHY,MAC,RRC etc) protocols (OFDM, modulation, timing/synchronization, random access etc.)
• Knowledge of company products and services
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)

Preferred Education

• BSEE/Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Innovative Tools & Tech: Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry.
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology will power your career as you move up or around the company.
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.
• Total Rewards:

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This job posting will remain open until 2024-Apr-28 05:00 PM (MST) and will be extended if necessary.
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This job posting will remain open until 2025-04-28 11:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$110,800.00 and $196,400.00. 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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