Network Production Engineer, Physical Network
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026. Meta scores B on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
Architect, design, engineer and implement scalable physical infrastructure for backbone POPs, self-built ILA sites and midpoints, including structured cabling and fiber-optic plant: ODFs, fiber trunks, harnesses, ToR/patch panels, raceways and containment, rack layouts, PDUs Work closely with our network engineering and sourcing teams to translate IP and optical / network topology into physical designs - rack layouts, space and power requirements, power delivery, fiber counts, splice plans, patch schedules - within site constraints Own high-level site design standards and refresh them as topology and hardware evolve Produce the material forecast and BOMs for the manufacturers Engage with vendors (e.g., Amphenol, CommScope, Prysmian, Corning) and with ILA shelter manufacturers on components, harness/panel design, quality, and supply to evolve and scale our network topologies Produce engineering documentation and represent designs in cross-functional reviews (network engineering, deployment, site acquisition) Support design-automation / tooling for BOMs, fiber-plant and rack space modeling where it is useful Support and provide guidance to our site sourcing strategy on provider facilities and proposed floor plans against high-level site design standards requirements Support and provide guidance to the delivery teams by reviewing low-level site design migration plans
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 6+ years designing physical infrastructure / fiber-optic infrastructure (OSP and/or ISP) in telecom, backbone/transport, carrier or hyperscale environments Strong knowledge of fiber fundamentals: single-mode vs multimode, connector types (LC/MPO), fusion & ribbon splicing, optical-loss / OTDR testing, and optical-budget basics Proven ability to turn a network / optical design into a physical build - rack elevations, power requirements, fiber counts, ODF / patch-panel layouts, cable trays / containment, splice plans Understanding of IP network hardware platforms and their specifications in the POP and data center space Experience producing clear technical documentation and communicating across teams and with vendors to drive cross-functional decisions Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Familiarity with optical line systems / DWDM physical layer and long-haul reach / spans Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 10+ years designing physical infrastructure in hyperscale environments Scripting (Python) for design automation and experience in reading/using topology or GIS/route data Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)