Senior Fiber Access Network Engineer (PON & Multi-Vendor)

JOHN STAURULAKIS INC; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Benefits package

PTO & wellness

Professional development

Job summary

JSI in Lubbock, TX invites you to join our Broadband IP team as a Network Engineer III. You will apply fiber access expertise to expand connectivity and digital inclusion while growing your career in a mission‑driven, growth‑oriented firm.

In this senior role you will architect multi‑vendor PON networks, lead platform evaluations for OLT/ONT vendors, review HLDs and migration plans, and mentor Level I–II engineers to deliver high‑quality client solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–8 years of network engineering experience with fiber access.
• Vendor certifications such as Calix Certified Expert, CCNP, or JNCIP required.
• Ability to translate complex architectures to actionable client recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect large-scale, multi-vendor PON access networks.
• Lead evaluations and platform selection for OLT/ONT vendors.
• Review HLDs and migration strategies for broadband projects.
• Mentor Level I/II engineers on engineering standards.
• Provide cross-functional engineering support and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Fiber access architecture

Multi-vendor integration

Technical writing

Client relationship management

Project budgeting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

JSI in Lubbock, TX invites you to join our Broadband IP team as a Network Engineer III. You will apply fiber access expertise to expand connectivity and digital inclusion while growing your career in a mission‑driven, growth‑oriented firm.

In this senior role you will architect multi‑vendor PON networks, lead platform evaluations for OLT/ONT vendors, review HLDs and migration plans, and mentor Level I–II engineers to deliver high‑quality client solutions.