Systems Engineer- Fiber Infrastructure ILA - Denton, TX

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 is a hybrid Solutions Engineering and Detailed Engineering role spanning 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., 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.

Do you have experience in Telecommunications electrical systems?, Do you have a Trade school?, + 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., * 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.