Senior Engineer, Systems Design - Fiber Hardware Lead

tmobile; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a Sr Engineer, Systems Design to be the connective tissue across partner, engineering, and operations teams for the T-Fiber fiber program. This high-visibility role centers on hardware program leadership and delivering scalable solutions that millions of customers rely on daily.

You will own the master hardware program schedule, drive decision forums, and coordinate with field partners to ensure on-time, on-budget market launches with top‑notch customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field with relevant telecom experience.
• Experience owning large hardware launches and operational deliverables.
• Exposure to broadband hardware, fiber tech, and partner management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware and technology launches across T-Fiber workstreams.
• Build and drive master hardware program schedules and coordinate launches.
• Represent technology strategy at executive levels with clear status and risk.
• Coordinate demand planning, procurement, and logistics with multiple teams.
• Ensure high quality and timely deliverables for installations.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Capacity Planning

Communication

Network Architecture

Network Design

Optimization Techniques

Performance Testing

Systems Engineering

Technical Project Management

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field

Advanced degree with 3+ years related experience (preferred)

Job description

T-Mobile is seeking a Sr Engineer, Systems Design to be the connective tissue across partner, engineering, and operations teams for the T-Fiber fiber program. This high-visibility role centers on hardware program leadership and delivering scalable solutions that millions of customers rely on daily.

You will own the master hardware program schedule, drive decision forums, and coordinate with field partners to ensure on-time, on-budget market launches with top‑notch customer experience.