Senior Engineer - Broadband Infrastructure

Senior Broadband Infrastructure Engineer Native Network is seeking a Senior Broadband Infrastructure Engineer to support telecommunications and broadband projects serving Tribal Nations, rural communities, and public-sector organizations. The engineer will lead network design, drive technical strategy, and deliver complex telecommunications projects from feasibility through construction closeout. Success in this position requires more than technical expertise alone. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to apply engineering principles across a broad range of technical, operational, regulatory, and customer-focused challenges. The Senior Engineer serves as both a technical leader and consultant, working closely with project managers, Tribal partners, contractors, and leadership to develop practical solutions that support successful project delivery and long-term community impact. At Native Network, engineers do more than create designs. Successful engineers: Seek to understand the full problem before recommending solutions. Apply engineering thinking across multiple disciplines and technologies. Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Produce professional documentation that requires minimal revision. Balance confidence with humility and actively seek clarification when needed. Learn unfamiliar technologies, regulations, and customer environments quickly. Contribute to business, regulatory, compliance, and project delivery discussions- not just engineering design. A well-rounded engineer with experience across multiple network technologies — fiber, wireless, routing/switching, and infrastructure — who can quickly learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment. This role calls for: Hands-on engineering balanced with system-level thinking and practical field awareness Comfort developing designs, solving real-world deployment challenges, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical customers The ability to ramp quickly, contribute across multiple concurrent projects, and serve as a technical multiplier for the broader engineering team Equally important: experience in fiber optic network design (OSP/ISP) and regulatory compliance for federally funded tribal broadband initiatives, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with NTIA, USDA, FCC, and tribal requirements. This work is critical to advancing connectivity for Native American Tribes — helping reduce costs, generate revenue, and support economic growth.

Native Network embraces technology, automation, and artificial intelligence as productivity tools. However, successful engineers are expected to apply independent professional judgment, verify technical information, understand the rationale behind recommendations, and think critically about project impacts and risks. Technology should enhance engineering thinking—not replace it. Application Information We review applications on a rolling basis and will keep this posting open until the role is filled. Required Application Documents Resume / CVCover letter addressing: Your hands-on experience with OSP/ISP fiber optic network design Any experience with federally funded broadband programs (NTIA, USDA, BEAD, ReConnect) or similar regulatory compliance work What draws you to working on connectivity projects for Native American Tribal communities A work sample and three professional references will be requested during the interview stage. Candidates advancing beyond the initial screening may be asked to complete a practical engineering exercise designed to evaluate problem-solving ability, technical communication, analytical thinking, documentation quality, and professional judgment. Background CheckThis position requires a comprehensive background check, which may include criminal history and driving record review. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and will include verification of professional certifications and education.