About Us

At LS Networks, we are The Network Built for the Northwest, serving rural and underserved communities with our locally operated network. For over 15 years and headquartered in Portland, OR, we've delivered low-latency connections at speeds up to 100 Gbps across our fiber footprint, forming real relationships with our customers.

Our journey began over 15 years ago to address the unmet need for internet connectivity in the Pacific Northwest. We provide critical services to both urban areas and rural locations, including hospitals, government entities, and educational facilities.

Our mission is to offer rural communities reliable fiber-based infrastructure that fosters family growth and sustainability. We aim to be the most trusted provider in our region, focused on quality, innovation, and community investment. Our vision is to enhance access and drive economic growth across the Pacific Northwest.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a talented Optical Network Engineer to add to the team!

The Optical Network Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, deploying, and supporting the regional DWDM optical transport network and related systems. This position involves working with various entities, such as Sales teams, Order Management, Operations and Provisioning, Engineering, Customer Service, and Field Resources, as well as training and working with installation partners to ensure successful order fulfillment.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting base salary of $82,300.00 - $105,600.00 (depending on experience).

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Essential Functions

• Design, maintain, & support all optical transport systems including DWDM, ROADM, & Active Line Monitoring (ALM) systems.
• Collaborate with management, sales engineering, and marketing staff to define project specifications and procedures
• Act as primary tier 4 technical support escalation resource for optical issues
• Manage and develop the skill set of the engineering team to provide technical support to internal and external customers
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals while directing the integration of technical activities
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects
• Execute and improve tools, systems and metrics to ensure success
• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes
• Manage the test lab and staff to ensure proper testing protocols are followed per published test guidelines and specifications
• Lead research and development initiatives to identify new products, enhanced services, and improved processes
• Conduct product, feature, and design failure analysis with professional documentation
• Create detailed engineering plans, process, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by
• Select correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.
• Review and analyze proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of optical transport concepts (DWDM, ROADM, RAMAN, DCO, etc.).
• Some expertise within the following disciplines are preferred: IP and MPLS (including routing protocols), Ethernet (including MEF standards, OAM, QOS, link aggregation, 802.1q stacking), TDM/SONET (including DS1, DS3, OCN, UPSR, 1+1)
• Knowledge of optical transmission characteristics (including link budgeting, fiber characterization, OTDR analysis).
• Ability to initiate and complete projects with minimal direction and guidance.
• Very strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Diligent in follow up activities.
• Proven experience working as member of a team.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Computer Science, Networking, Electrical Engineering or equivalent education plus experience.
• 3+ years’ experience working in a network engineering or operations role, ideally within the service provider industry.
• 1+ years in a carrier/service provider environment dealing with optical transport design preferred.
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating, troubleshooting, and solving various complex issues.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline driven dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a broad audience
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Some travel within service network (Pacific Northwest) is expected

We believe in taking care of our employees and offer the following benefits:

• Complete medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available.
• Our safe harbor 401(k) plan is available to employees on day one and includes a 100% fully vested employer match of up to 4% of your compensation.
• Eight paid holidays, flexible "Take What You Need" PTO and 16 hours of paid volunteer time!
• LS Networks employees can also take advantage of local employee store passes at Columbia Sportswear, Adidas, and Costal Farms for big discounts!

LS Networks is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and focuses on attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

This posting describes the position currently available. It is not an employee contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions anytime.