Fiber Designer
Core
Design fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks from feasibility studies through build-out, defining routes, equipment placement, and configurations for residential customers.
Role type
Senior IC fiber network designer
Builds
FTTH network infrastructure (fiber routes, distribution frames, splitters, ONTs)
Domain
Telecommunications / Fiber-optic networks
Required skills
Fiber-optic network design, GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS), CAD, FTTH equipment knowledge (ONTs, splitters, distribution frames), material estimation, cost estimation, industry design standards compliance
Preferred skills
Telecommunications or electrical engineering background, 3+ years in FTTH/FTTx network planning, outside plant telecommunications design
Technologies
QGIS, ArcGIS, CAD, GIS
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project managers and survey teams to define project scope; assess site conditions and customer needs; develop detailed network designs including fiber routes and equipment placement; select cost-effective routes considering existing infrastructure; specify FTTH components; maintain project records and diagrams; estimate material and labor costs; ensure compliance with safety regulations and client requirements; use GIS tools for simulations and mapping.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC