TELCO Network Planning Engineer Melbourne, FL - J Security Clearance

Position: TELCO Network Planning Engineer (US Citizen) - Melbourne, FL - J with Security Clearance
We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity. Must Haves:
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline.
* Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associate's degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience Nice to Haves:
* Ability to obtain security clearance
* Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications
* Must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement and support Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures
* Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes
* Experience with database modeling software such as Meta Solv

Job Description:

As a Network Planning Engineer, you will support the evaluation, planning, and implementation of modern telecommunications network designs tailored to FAA mission-critical needs. This role includes replacing legacy copper-based systems with advanced technologies, creating scalable and optimized telco architectures, and documenting solutions that support engineering and NOC operations. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently on high-impact projects involving design releases, automation opportunities, and resolution of technical issues.

Other responsibilities include managing design workflows to meet implementation schedules and leading proof-of-concept efforts for emerging services.
• This position is ONSITE and is located in Melbourne, Florida.
• This position requires the ABILITY to obtain FAA Public Trust

Essential Functions:

• Assess telecommunications technologies and design solutions to ensure alignment with the FAA/FTI network's critical infrastructure and service requirements.
• Architect and engineer next-generation telco services to replace legacy copper-based solutions with modern, scalable alternatives.
• Deliver tailored network implementations that meet dynamic customer requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
• Establish and apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity to support mission-critical operations.
• Oversee the telco design release lifecycle to ensure timely execution and alignment with programming milestones. Please see our website for more job openings: