{"id":2488232,"url":"https://alion.io/job/native-network-senior-engineer-broadband-infrastructure","title":"Senior Engineer – Broadband Infrastructure","company":{"id":4417794,"name":"Native Network","domain":"nativenetwork.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/nativenetwork","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Breezy","truth_index":null},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wenatchee, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":90000,"max":130000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":130000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Project","optional":true},{"name":"Smartsheet","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-10T19:59:47Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-07-10","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T19:09:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":97,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":96},"description":"DEPARTMENT: Professional Services - Engineering Division\n LOCATION: Wenatchee, WA - fully in-person required for the first 90 days; limited hybrid flexibility may be discussed after onboarding\n COMPENSATION: $90,000 - $130,000 DOE\n BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Time Off + Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability\n SCHEDULE: Full Time, Exempt\n TRAVEL: Up to 25% to tribal communities, project sites, and industry conferences\n REPORTS TO: Director of Professional Services/Chief Engineer\n POSITION OVERVIEW\n Native Network is seeking a Senior Broadband Infrastructure Engineer to support telecommunications and broadband projects serving Tribal Nations, rural communities, and public-sector organizations. The engineer will lead network design, drive technical strategy, and deliver complex telecommunications projects from feasibility through construction closeout\n Success in this position requires more than technical expertise alone. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to apply engineering principles across a broad range of technical, operational, regulatory, and customer-focused challenges.\n The Senior Engineer serves as both a technical leader and consultant, working closely with project managers, Tribal partners, contractors, and leadership to develop practical solutions that support successful project delivery and long-term community impact.\n WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT\n At Native Network, engineers do more than create designs.\n Successful engineers:\n Seek to understand the full problem before recommending solutions.\nApply engineering thinking across multiple disciplines and technologies.\nCommunicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.\nProduce professional documentation that requires minimal revision.\nBalance confidence with humility and actively seek clarification when needed.\nLearn unfamiliar technologies, regulations, and customer environments quickly.\nContribute to business, regulatory, compliance, and project delivery discussions- not just engineering design.\nTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE\n A well-rounded engineer with experience across multiple network technologies - fiber, wireless, routing/switching, and infrastructure - who can quickly learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment. This role calls for:\n Hands-on engineering balanced with system-level thinking and practical field awareness\nComfort developing designs, solving real-world deployment challenges, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical customers\nThe ability to ramp quickly, contribute across multiple concurrent projects, and serve as a technical multiplier for the broader engineering team\nEqually important: experience in fiber optic network design (OSP/ISP) and regulatory compliance for federally funded tribal broadband initiatives, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with NTIA, USDA, FCC, and tribal requirements. This work is critical to advancing connectivity for Native American Tribes - helping reduce costs, generate revenue, and support economic growth.\n KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n Engineering & Technical Leadership\n Develop and review broadband infrastructure designs and technical solutions.\nSupport feasibility analysis, technology selection, network planning, and design reviews.\nSolve complex technical and deployment challenges across fiber, wireless, and hybrid environments.\nLead end-to-end network design for middle-mile and last-mile fiber optic broadband projects, including route planning, capacity analysis, and technology selection\nDevelop OSP/ISP designs using ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Visio; produce engineering-grade design packages, including splice diagrams, bills of materials, and construction specifications\nConduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses; maintain strong working knowledge of broadband technologies (GPON, XGS-PON, Active Ethernet, fixed wireless) to evaluate and recommend the right fit based on terrain, density, and funding constraints\nOperate in a billable, client-facing capacity, contributing toward individual customer account goals\nContribute to engineering standards, quality assurance, and continuous improvement efforts.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams.\nProject Delivery and Customer Support\n Manage the technical lifecycle of network projects from feasibility and design through permitting, construction oversight, testing, acceptance, and closeout\nReview and approve contractor submittals, as-built drawings, and test results for compliance with design specifications\nCollaborate with project managers, customers, contractors, and Tribal stakeholders throughout project delivery.\nEvaluate technical risks, assumptions, and constraints and communicate them proactively.\nParticipate in customer meetings and technical presentations.\nServe as a trusted technical resource for both internal and external stakeholders.\nRegulatory & Grant Compliance\n Ensure all network designs and deliverables comply with NTIA BEAD, NTIA TBCP, USDA ReConnect, E-Rate, and other federal/state grant program requirements\nPrepare and review technical sections of RFP submittals, grant applications, and compliance reports\nSupport environmental and historic preservation reviews (NEPA, NHPA Section 106) and maintain working knowledge of FCC regulations, spectrum coordination, and tower/structure registration requirements\nTechnical Writing & Reporting\n Author clear, professional engineering documentation - reports, memoranda, design narratives, and construction specifications - suitable for tribal councils, federal agencies, and contractors\nClearly distinguish facts, assumptions, recommendations, and risks in written communications.\nPresent technical findings to non-technical stakeholders, including tribal leadership and grant administrators\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\n Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Civil or related; ABET-accredited preferred)\n7+ years of progressive engineering experience, with strong hands-on experience in outside plant (OSP) fiber optic network design (aerial, buried, and underground construction methods) preferred\nEquivalent combinations of technical experience, engineering responsibility, education and demonstrated analytical ability will be considered.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, SharePoint, and common project management tools\nConsistent demonstration of the ability to build credibility through competence, reliability, and sound judgment.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n Proficiency in ArcGIS and AutoCAD for fiber network design, mapping, spatial analysis, and engineering documentation\nAdvanced education or industry certifications (Master's degree, PE, EIT/FE, CCNA/CCNP, CFHP, PMP, or similar)\nExperience working with federally funded broadband programs (NTIA, USDA, BEAD, ReConnect, FCC), including related regulatory/environmental processes (NEPA, NHPA Section 106, tribal review) and designing middle-mile/last-mile fiber networks for rural, tribal, or underserved communities\nWorking knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Native American tribal governance structures, tribal sovereignty, and cultural protocols\nExperience with OTDR testing, fiber characterization, and acceptance testing procedures\nFamiliarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent project tracking platforms\nExperience working in a professional services consulting organization or capacity\nWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\n This position is based in-office in Wenatchee, WA, required for at least the first 90 days; hybrid flexibility may be discussed after onboarding\nTravel up to 25% may be required, including visits to rural tribal communities and project sites\nAbility to walk project sites and work in varying outdoor conditions, including uneven terrain, construction environments, and weather exposure\nValid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements\nTECHNOLOGY & AI EXPECTATIONS\n Native Network embraces technology, automation, and artificial intelligence as productivity tools.\n However, successful engineers are expected to apply independent professional judgment, verify technical information, understand the rationale behind recommendations, and think critically about project impacts and risks.\n Technology should enhance engineering thinking-not replace it.\n APPLICATION INFORMATION\n We review applications on a rolling basis and will keep this posting open until the role is filled.\n Required Application Documents\n Resume / CV\nCover letter addressing:\nYour hands-on experience with OSP/ISP fiber optic network design\nAny experience with federally funded broadband programs (NTIA, USDA, BEAD, ReConnect) or similar regulatory compliance work\nWhat draws you to working on connectivity projects for Native American Tribal communities\n A work sample and three professional references will be requested during the interview stage. Candidates advancing beyond the initial screening may be asked to complete a practical engineering exercise designed to evaluate problem-solving ability, technical communication, analytical thinking, documentation quality, and professional judgment.\nBackground Check\n This position requires a comprehensive background check, which may include criminal history and driving record review. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and will include verification of professional certifications and education.\n ABOUT US\n Native Network, Inc. helps Native American Tribes connect with communications technology, so they are empowered to reduce costs, generate revenue, create jobs, and ultimately diversify their economies. Native Network provides professional services and wholesale telecommunications services to enable customers with the tools to connect & realize the benefits of the 21st century digital economy.\n OUR CORE VALUES\n As members of Native Network, Inc.'s organization, we shall strive to exceed our customers', employees', shareholders', and communities' expectations by conducting our business with the following values as our guide. We:\n Are customer focused and quality driven\nHave a sense of urgency\nDeliver on what we promise\nAre honest and respectful\nWork as a team\nHave a passion for excellence\nGo above and beyond to deliver for our customers\nEEO/AA STATEMENT\n Native Network, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. 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