The Principal Engineer I will enhance telecommunications and signal processing systems in lab environments, participate in system design, and mentor technical staff.
Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences. The diversity of experience available within Spectrum's Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist. We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As a Principal Engineer I o n this team, you will be responsible for engineering activities that maintain and enhance the company's telecommunications and signal processing hardware, software, and electrical systems in SCP lab environments. You will be responsible for many aspects of the lab architecture and design, especially regarding RF, Ethernet, Coaxial, and optical fiber layout. You will work closely with technical operations staff on system design and configuration, as well as with design teams and advising team leaders and staff personnel.
WHAT OUR PRINCIPAL ENGINEERS ENJOY MOST
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Required Education
Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Engineering work experience - 5-10 Project management work experience - 5-10
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Preferred Education
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Industry and/or vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and data center environments
SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Innovative Tools & Tech: Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry
Dynamic Growth: Paid training and clearly defined paths to advance within the company.
Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.
Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life
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EGN601 2025-52989 2025
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. That's why we believe in offering a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.
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 2025-05-14 12:00 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.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve more than 31 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most.
Who You Are Matters Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As a Principal Engineer I o n this team, you will be responsible for engineering activities that maintain and enhance the company's telecommunications and signal processing hardware, software, and electrical systems in SCP lab environments. You will be responsible for many aspects of the lab architecture and design, especially regarding RF, Ethernet, Coaxial, and optical fiber layout. You will work closely with technical operations staff on system design and configuration, as well as with design teams and advising team leaders and staff personnel.
WHAT OUR PRINCIPAL ENGINEERS ENJOY MOST
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the SCP lab infrastructure.
- Designs, implements, monitors, enhances, and troubleshoots systems within multiple lab environments in the Denver area.
- Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation, as necessary.
- Tests and reviews system designs.
- Provides Engineering Technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards, and documentation are met.
- Mentors and guides the work of the lab technical staff.
- Reviews lab POC, integration, and rollout plans, produce lab designs, and make advisements/recommendations where needed.
- Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
- Have a deep understanding of current company policy and enforce with staff, as necessary.
- Performs other duties as requested by your manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- 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 pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
- Ability to use personal computer and software applications
Required Education
Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Engineering work experience - 5-10 Project management work experience - 5-10
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Knowledge of company products and services
- 10+ years of RF/Coaxial/RPHY practical knowledge
- 10+ years of experience installing Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.)
- 10+ years of experience working in a lab/data center environment
Preferred Education
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Industry and/or vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and data center environments
SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Innovative Tools & Tech: Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry
Dynamic Growth: Paid training and clearly defined paths to advance within the company.
Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.
Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life
Apply now, connect a friend to this opportunity or sign up for job alerts!
#LI-DH1
EGN601 2025-52989 2025
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. That's why we believe in offering a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.
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 2025-05-14 12:00 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.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve more than 31 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most.
Who You Are Matters Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets.
Top Skills
Alcatel-Lucent
Cisco Certifications
Coaxial
Ethernet
Juniper
Optical Fiber
Osi Model
Rf
Tcp/Ip
Visio
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Across five buildings, our Denver location includes modern workspaces and amenities – including a 24/7 fitness center, wellness rooms and an urban market food hall. The campus makes fantastic use of the surrounding area, with outdoor courtyard spaces and the nearby Marjorie Park.
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