Principal Engineer I

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you ready to drive engineering activities that will take Spectrum’s telecommunications and signal processing systems to new heights? As a Principal Engineer I, you will collaborate with technical operations staff on system design and configuration, while guiding design teams and advising team leaders to ensure cutting-edge solutions and seamless integration. In this impactful role, you will be at the forefront of technological innovation, maintaining and enhancing critical hardware, software, and electrical systems.

• Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas 
• Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary 
• Test and review system designs 
• Provide engineering technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met 
• Mentor and guide the work of technical staff 
• Review work plans and design and advise on improvements 
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable 
• Know, understand and follow company policy 

• Office environment 

• Master’s or bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience 

• 5 years engineering work experience 
• 5 years project management work experience 

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English  
• Basic knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols  
• Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology  
• Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model  
• Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations 
• Basic knowledge of network devices and basic network appliances  
• Basic knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio  
• Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly  
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications  

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)  
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)  

• Knowledge of Spectrum products and services 

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

This job posting will remain open until 2026-04-13 04:00 AM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.

The base pay for this position generally is between $110,800.00 and $196,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.



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Salary : $110,800 - $196,400