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Conduct comprehensive testing of DS-3, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs), Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), Optical Power Meters, and other precision optical test equipment. Responsibilities include performing site surveys to assess infrastructure readiness; installing, provisioning, and commissioning equipment; and executing turnup and testing of advanced networking technologies.

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About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role Lumen is looking for a Senior Engineer with demonstrated expertise in technical writing and documentation. This role demands a strong command of written communication, especially in developing Methods & Procedures (M&Ps), and detailed technical job aides. The ideal candidate brings precision, clarity, and an ability to translate complex engineering processes into comprehensive, actionable documentation. This role involves extensive inside plant activities, requiring hands-on expertise in high-performance network systems. Responsibilities include performing site surveys to assess infrastructure readiness; installing, provisioning, and commissioning equipment; and executing turnup and testing of advanced networking technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical knowledge of DWDM systems, Packet Optical Transport Networks (OTN), SONET architecture, and router environments. Success in this role requires a combination of sharp analytical judgment, strong documentation habits, precision, and practical engineering experience within compliance-driven federal programs. The Main Responsibilities •Create and maintain clear, scalable technical documentation tailored for federal environments, including: Standardized Workflows Methods & Procedures (M&Ps) Technician-friendly Job Aides •Develop diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts using tools such as Microsoft Visio •Perform detailed site surveys to evaluate infrastructure conditions and project feasibility •Produce Engineering Design Packages (EDPs) for inside plant (ISP) installations, ensuring alignment with Lumen’s technical proposal standards and federal requirements •Ensure documents are updated post-deployment and reflect “as-built” conditions •Collaborate with federal stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to translate mission requirements into technical solutions •Conduct comprehensive testing of DS-3, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs), Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), Optical Power Meters, and other precision optical test equipment •Ability to execute turnup and testing of DWDM systems, Packet Optical Transport Networks (OTN), SONET platforms, and high-performance router networks Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities •Expert-level technical writing skills with ability to develop and edit clear, comprehensive documentation •Proficiency in using documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, Visio, Excel, and diagramming software for technical schematics and procedural guides •Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in collaborating across remote and on-site teams. •Excellent project coordination and multitasking abilities in fast-paced field environments •Familiarity with DWDM, SONET, OTN, and packet optical transport systems •Demonstrated hands-on experience with Inside Plant (ISP) provisioning, testing, and turn-up •Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards, perform federal guidelines, and network design principles using alternative analysis, and sound judgement What We Look For in a Candidate Security Requirements •Must be a U.S. Citizen •Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance up to Top Secret (TS) level •Applicants selected will undergo a government security investigation to determine initial clearance eligibility Physical Requirements •Ability to work in both office and field environments, including potential exposure to varying weather conditions •Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and operating computers may be required •Must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment up to 75lbs. Education and Experience •Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience (8+ years in telecommunications operations & maintenance, installation, and engineering) •Skilled in creating and revising Engineering Design Plans (EDPs) and As-Built drawings •Strong understanding of telecommunications installation standards •Experienced in using telecommunications test equipment, with comprehensive knowledge of testing operations, procedures, and best practices • Willingness to travel up to 75% across the continental U.S. • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass federal security screening • Owns outcomes for high-impact and multifaceted projects and is routinely entrusted with pivotal decision-making responsibilities Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges: $82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY. $87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: + Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement) + Bonus Structure #LI-Remote Requisition #: 339486 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Application Deadline 08/30/2025

At Lumen, talent matters. We place employees with the greatest potential in the most impactful roles by providing you with the tools to level up in your career. We are a global company of approximately 38,000 professionals dedicated to unleash the world's digital potential. Lumen frees businesses from the legacy communication experiences holding them back today by making IT environments more user-friendly and intuitive. Our experience-first approach to networking, edge cloud and cybersecurity connects people, data and apps quickly, securely and effortlessly. We ignite business growth and accelerate innovation for 8 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, the government, and communities deliver amazing experiences.

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Senior Engineer - Public Sector

Gap Inc.

As a Reliability Engineer focused on our client's Base product, you will have primary responsibility for the reliability assessment, validation, and design guidance of core electrochemical components, including iron flow battery stacks, electrochemical rebalancing cells, and fluid interfaces. Serve as a reliability advisor to design teams evaluating off-the-shelf (OTS) components, helping assess whether commercially available parts are fit for long-duration, grid-scale energy storage applications.

<h4></h4>Compensation: 120000 USD – 160000 USD / Year***We are unable to work with 3rd-party or corp-to-corp candidates for this position***Overview:Our client will be hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer to join their growing team. As a Reliability Engineer focused on our client's Base product, you will have primary responsibility for the reliability assessment, validation, and design guidance of core electrochemical components, including iron flow battery stacks, electrochemical rebalancing cells, and fluid interfaces. You will own the reliability lifecycle—from concept and design through development testing and analysis, manufacturing, and field operation—ensuring exceptional performance at every stage.How does this role add value immediately? Iterate on the design, look at it from a materials standpoint, understand lifetime expectations, core component designs, failure analysis, data investigations. Set up processes.  In this role, you will investigate failures using physics-of-failure methods and physical testing to accurately predict component and system robustness. You will then translate these insights into design and architecture improvements that prevent recurrence and continuously enhance product reliability, as well as creating system level reliability estimates. You will act as a reliability advisor to system and hardware design teams, helping assess the suitability of off-the-shelf components for unique operating environment and long service-life requirements.This position is 100% onsite in Wilsonville, Oregon. Responsibilities:Core Component Reliability<ul><li>Own reliability engineering of our iron flow battery stacks and rebalancing cells.</li><li>Identify dominant degradation and failure mechanisms (electrochemical, chemical, mechanical, thermal, and environmental).</li><li>Develop physics-of-failure models to guide accelerated life testing, operating limits, and design tradeoffs.</li><li>Define reliability requirements and targets for core components based on field usage conditions, duty cycles, and costing models.</li><li>Design and execute validation plans to determine expected operating lifetimes at different specification ranges.</li><li>Lead teardown and failure analysis of lab-tested and field-returned components.</li><li>Partner with relevant engineering functions to translate failure analysis findings into design changes, updated requirements, and validation improvements.</li></ul>System-Level Reliability<ul><li>Support system-level reliability analyses, including fault trees, reliability block diagrams, and DFMEA.</li><li>Help integrate component-level reliability data into system reliability models and predictions.</li><li>Analyze field data from deployed systems to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for design improvement.</li><li>Serve as a reliability advisor to design teams evaluating off-the-shelf (OTS) components, helping assess whether commercially available parts are fit for long-duration, grid-scale energy storage applications.</li><li>Review OTS component data sheets, qualification reports, and life-test data to evaluate assumptions, margins, and applicability to operating conditions.</li><li>Translate specific duty cycles (electrical, thermal, mechanical, environmental, and chemical exposure) into clear reliability risks, gaps, and recommended validation or derating strategies.</li><li>Provide guidance on when additional testing, screening, or supplier engagement is required before deployment.</li></ul>Supplier & Cross-Functional Engagement<ul><li>Define and communicate reliability requirements for critical suppliers supporting battery and electrochemical components.</li><li>Review and challenge supplier life-test data, assumptions, and acceleration models.</li><li>Support supplier corrective actions related to reliability issues.</li><li>Maintain and grow internal reliability guidelines, best practices, and lessons learned.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>5 years' experience in reliability engineering, component development, or failure analysis</li><li>Strong understanding of accelerated testing methods, governing equations, and physics-of-failure for a range of failure mechanisms.</li><li>Experience with failure analysis techniques (e.g., optical microscopy, SEM, C-SAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning, EDX, etc.).</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Experience with batteries, flow batteries, fuel cells, electrochemical systems, or fluid-based energy systems.</li><li>Proficiency with reliability engineering analysis tools such as the ReliaSoft platform.</li><li>Solid foundation in applied statistics and reliability statistics (e.g., Weibull analysis, Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Bayesian methods, Monte Carlo simulation).</li><li>Working knowledge of programming, preferably in Python.</li><li>Familiarity with corrosive environments, polymers, or battery materials in general.</li><li>Experience analyzing field reliability data for determining or predicting failure causes.</li><li>Comfort working across disciplines in a fast-moving hardware development environment.</li><li>Knowledge of reliability, warranty analysis, and reliability prediction methodologies.</li><li>Familiarity with design-for-reliability methods, including integrating ECAD/MCAD/CAE data into 3D finite element models.</li></ul><h4></h4>

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Senior Reliability Engineer

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Join us and shape the future of the telecommunications industry with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation.*We are seeking candidates that are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in helping us provide fast, reliable, and straightforward connectivity solutions to the communities we serve.

OUR VALUES:
At Ezee Fiber, our value lies in delivering Speed, Simplicity, and Service in everything we do. We empower our employees to move fast, work smart, and serve customers with excellence. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in helping us provide fast, reliable, and straightforward connectivity solutions to the communities we serve. We are committed to building a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus—where everyone contributes to making Ezee Fiber the easiest and most trusted fiber provider in the industry.

JOB SUMMARY:
<div>The Engineer II, OSP Engineering, is responsible for the design, documentation, and implementation of outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure. This mid-level role includes both field and office responsibilities, supporting network expansion, upgrades, and maintenance for fiber and copper networks.</div><div>The engineer will collaborate closely with construction, permitting, GIS, and network planning teams to deliver scalable, high-quality OSP designs that meet project deadlines and compliance standards.</div>

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Design and engineer OSP fiber routes using aerial, underground, and direct-buried construction methods. • Create and maintain construction drawings, splicing schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD/GIS tools. • Conduct field surveys, route verification, and feasibility assessments for permitting and right-of-way requirements. • Prepare and submit permit packages, and coordinate with municipalities, DOTs, and utility companies. • Support construction teams with design clarification, redlines, and field modifications. • Evaluate existing infrastructure and propose upgrades or redesigns to optimize network performance. • Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, and other regulatory standards. • Track project progress, report risks, and ensure deliverables meet quality, budget, and timeline targets. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project management, operations, and network engineering for smooth project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunication, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience (fiber preferred) • Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong knowledge of aerial and underground construction methods, permitting processes, and utility standards. • Ability to interpret construction drawings, splicing diagrams, and utility maps. • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. • Knowledge of fiber characterization, splicing techniques, and optical testing. • Experience with OSP design tools such as 3-GIS, OSPInsight, or FiberBase. • Understanding of make-ready engineering and NESC pole loading. • Familiarity with broadband network design and FTTH/FTTP deployments.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Standard travel to assigned territories is required for this position (up to 20% of the time within a 10-mile radius)

TOTAL REWARDS:
<div>• Competitive compensation package</div><div>• Health, Dental and Vision insurance</div><div>• 401k match</div><div>• Paid time off and other generous benefit programs</div><div>• Tuition reimbursement</div>

COMPENSATION:
USD $90,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.

WHY JOIN US?:
<div>At Ezee Fiber, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. As the Engineer II, OSP Engineering, you will play a critical role in building a new function that directly impacts our company’s growth and success. Join us and shape the future of the telecommunications industry with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation.</div><div> </div><div>*We are seeking candidates that are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.</div>

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