Fiber Network Systems Architect FTTH/XGS-PON

Company: T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

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The Fiber Network Systems Architect Engineer's role is to develop and evolve technical network and service architectures and design strategies to maintain, enhance, and evolve the T-Mobile Fiber portfolio. Specific tasks may include the creation, adaption, or revision of detailed schematics of network and service architecture, hardware and software selections, and implementation techniques and processes. May be required to perform, evaluate, or interpret network simulation, test results, or leading-edge technology studies. Technical documentation and presentation skills are required in order to translate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. Influence and drive industry forums. Works on technical assignments that are semi routine in nature but recognizes that need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments.

This is a hybrid position required to be working in-office at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Technical System Expertise: Understands system protocols, how systems operate and data flows. Aware of current technology benefits. Expected to independently complete appropriate network and service architecture, design strategies and standards. Understands the building blocks, interactions, dependencies, and tools required to complete design work. Independent study of current technology is expected. Understands business value of technology concepts.
  
• Technical Engineering Services: Supports engineering projects by active contribution to the application of engineering techniques; conducting tests and inspections; preparing reports and calculations. Expected to supervise associate engineers on occasion. Contributes to procedures and processes to validate and enhance and optimize network architecture. Performs validation tests and inspection techniques and effectively documents results.
  
• Innovation: Presents new ideas which improve an existing system/process/service. Question and express new perspectives based on independent study of the industry trends and benefits. Review current company architecture, design strategies, standards and processes, highlight questions, and review with mentors to explore process refinement. Proposes and evaluates new technology that may solve business problems.
  
• Technical Writing: Maintains knowledge of existing technology documents. Writes basic documentation on how technology works. Contributes clear documentation on systems and services used. Able to document systems architecture, design strategies, standards and business requirements. Provides technical data for incorporation into internal presentations that may highlight system impact.
  
• Technical Leadership: Collaborates with technical teams and utilizes system expertise to deliver technical solutions. Continuously learns new technologies. Understanding of technology roadmaps. Participates in lab and field trial activities in support of Proof of Concept.
  
• Technology Strategy: Understands current technology that supports business goals. Evaluates technologies and presents results within own Director organization.
  
• Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed.
  
  
  S kills needed to be successful in this job:
  
  • Able to communicate goals in support of the business' mission.
    
  • Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
    
  • Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team.
    
  • The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Express self clearly in conversations and interactions with others. Clear business and technical writing skills.
    
  • The ability to demonstrate concern and meet external and/or internal customers' needs.
    
  • The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
    
  • The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
    
    
    Education:
    
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study. Advanced degree preferred
    • 2 year of technical engineering experience
    • In-depth knowledge of telecommunications with a focus on FTTH, XGS-PON, ACS's, API's
    • Familiarity of Oracle Cloud applications, BSS/OSS operations, Salesforce along with a strong knowledge of industry standards and automation
    • At least 18 years of age
    • Legally authorized to work in the United States
      
      Travel Required (Yes/No):Yes
      
      Base Pay Range: $78,800 - $142,100
      
      Corporate Bonus Target: 15%
      
      The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.
      
      At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here .
      
      At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com .
      
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      T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
      
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