Full TimeKannapolis, North CarolinaPosted 06/25/2025Areas of interest: Information Technology, Inside Plant Facilities - Headend & Hub, Telecom EngineeringRequisition Number: 2025-56874EIP320
Are you ready to elevate your engineering career by working with cutting-edge technologies at one of the leading connectivity companies in the country? Do you have expertise in Critical Infrastructure Systems, RF, and IP Technologies, and excel at problem-solving? If so, Spectrum's Inside Plant (ISP) team might be the perfect fit for you.
As an Inside Plant Engineer I on our ISP team, you will troubleshoot and maintain Spectrum’s network, support product deployment, and ensure TQA and FCC compliance. If you are eager to continuously learn and apply new technologies to impactful real-world scenarios, we want to hear from you.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Provide engineering and operational support for new or existing technologies
Install, configure, and operate legacy or new headend equipment. Perform troubleshooting and assist with network resolution
Perform all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly testing and logging per established company guidelines
Ensure all cabling, equipment installation, power and cooling follow corporate standards
Maintain required logs, records and other documentation in compliance with company and FCC (Federal Communications Commission) technical requirements
Create, submit, and implement approved methods of procedure and change management requests. Develop and implement network enhancements
Working Conditions
24x7, fast-paced environment
Work indoors with exposure to continuous moderate noise near power systems
Must be able to work and travel in inclement weather and participate in an on-call rotation schedule
Shift Requirements
Mon.- Fri. 8a-5p
What You’ll Bring to Spectrum Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field, and/or equivalent work experience
Valid course completion from NCTI Fiber Installation & Activation course to be obtained within 6 months from start date for all external candidates and internal candidates outside of Network Technology Services
Experience
3+ years Headend Technician or electronics / network implementation experience
License
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
Skills
Knowledge of Critical Systems such as HVAC, Powering and Generators as well as RF and IP technologies
HFC design, as well as optical test equipment (such as OTDR, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, Fiber Light Identifier, Optical Fiber Scope and Optical Power Meter), Video Networking, IP & DOCSIS/CMTS
Can troubleshoot communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols
Ability to work while standing 50-70% of the time and to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
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