Systems Engineer- Fiber Infrastructure ILA

Overview Serves as the technical authority and primary customer interface for In-line Amplifier (ILA) Shelter/Hut configurations supporting long-haul and subsea fiber infrastructure customers and hyperscalers. This hybrid Solutions Engineering and Detailed Engineering role spans three core areas of responsibility: customer-facing technical engagement (~40%), BOM ownership and detailed engineering (~35%), and manufacturing process development and continuous improvement (~25%). Depending on the customer, this role collaborates on design or works directly from customer-provided designs, requiring deep fluency in ILA shelter internal architecture to review, validate, and translate customer engineering intent into accurate BOMs, assembly documentation, and manufacturable configurations. Note: This description retains the original responsibilities and qualifications while ensuring proper HTML structure and accessibility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Solutions Engineering / Customer-Facing (~40%) Serves as the primary technical interface with fiber infrastructure customers — leading design reviews, clarifying ILA shelter architecture and configuration requirements, and engaging credibly with customer engineering teams on DC power, grounding, cabling, and subsystem layout. Interprets and validates customer-provided engineering packages — including drawings, single-line diagrams, and configuration specs — ensuring designs are manufacturable, complete, and aligned with internal assembly and quality standards before build initiation. Manages configuration change requests throughout the project lifecycle, evaluates technical impact, and communicates disposition clearly to both customer and internal stakeholders. Identifies and documents technical risks associated with customer design decisions, component substitutions, and configuration changes — providing recommendations and mitigations to protect build quality and schedule. BOM Ownership & Detailed Engineering (~35%) Owns component-level specification — selecting exact part numbers for compression lugs, power cables, fiber patch cords, rack hardware, and mechanical fittings — based on customer drawings and ILA shelter architecture requirements. Owns the full BOM lifecycle — developing and validating detailed engineering BOMs from customer-provided drawings and single-line diagrams, managing the ECO process, and ensuring all changes are immediately reflected in the master BOM. Governs all detailed engineering documentation — including assembly standards, work instructions, cable management specs, and configuration documentation — maintaining revision control across all ILA shelter configurations. Manufacturing Process Development & Improvement (~25%) Maintains technical ownership of all ILA shelter subsystems (HVAC, Generator, ATS, Battery plant, Fuse panels, BDCBB, grounding, DC power cabling) — evaluating configurations from a factory assembly perspective to ensure build readiness and process alignment. Partners with Assembly Manufacturing team to co-develop work instructions, quality control manual, engineering documentations and other standard document packages for electromechanical assemblies. Provides consultation on continuous improvement focused on measurable outcomes — reducing assembly labor hours, improving first-pass quality, decreasing material waste, and increasing build consistency. Actively identifies and implements process and workflow improvements, including AI-enabled solutions, to enhance efficiency and business outcomes. Managerial Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibility. Travel/Shift Requirements This position may require up to 25% travel for customer site visits, design reviews, and shelter configuration validation. Physical Demands This position is primarily performed in an office and manufacturing floor environment. No hands-on assembly is required. Occasional walking of the production floor for design review and process observation may be required. Skills and Abilities Required Deep knowledge of ILA shelter internal architecture — including DC power distribution, grounding/bonding systems, HVAC, ATS, battery plant, BDCBB, fuse panels, and fiber/power cable management — sufficient to independently review and validate customer-provided designs. Proven ability to lead solutions engineering engagements — interpreting customer engineering packages, leading design reviews, and communicating technical findings to both engineering and non-engineering audiences. Detailed engineering proficiency in component-level specification — compression lugs, fiber patch cords, power cables, rack hardware — with ability to read and extract BOM-level detail from schematics, single-line diagrams, and assembly drawings. Strong BOM ownership skills — developing and maintaining detailed engineering BOMs, managing ECOs, and supporting change management in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor). Working knowledge of ATS systems, generator integration, and HVAC in ILA shelter and telecom hut environments; familiarity with NEBS, ANSI/TIA grounding, or NEC standards. Foundational knowledge of long-haul/subsea fiber infrastructure — DWDM, EDFA/Raman amplification, and ILA network configurations — sufficient to engage credibly with carrier engineering teams as a solutions engineering partner. Education and Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electronics Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline required; equivalent combination of technical education and hands-on industry experience will be considered. 5–8 years of progressive hands-on experience in cable assembly, electrical/electronic manufacturing, telecom infrastructure, or shelter systems environments — with demonstrated depth in DC/AC power systems, high-ampacity power cabling, and cable management. Experience with ILA shelter systems, central office environments, long-haul/subsea fiber infrastructure, or remote telecom power plant environments. Direct experience working with or supporting fiber infrastructure carriers in a technical capacity. Experience in a customer-facing technical or applications engineering role, including design review participation and configuration change management. #J-18808-Ljbffr C4 Technical Services