Network Engineer

Location: Englewood Colorado 80112 Contract (Hybrid, 4Days onsite 1 day remote)

We are seeking a Network Engineer III to support lab infrastructure builds with a strong emphasis on Layer 1 execution, cable management, and physical network quality. This role is ideal for a highly hands-on technical professional who takes pride in building clean, organized, and dependable lab environments that enable engineering teams to test efficiently and with confidence.This position is heavily focused on the physical side of network engineering. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cabling, terminations, labeling, equipment installation, and overall build quality. We are looking for someone who values precision, consistency, and workmanship someone who understands that well-built infrastructure is critical to the success of the lab and the teams that rely on it.

Position SummaryThe Network Engineer III will be responsible for supporting the buildout, organization, and maintenance of lab-based network environments. This includes installing and managing physical cabling, wiring equipment, labeling infrastructure, and ensuring all builds meet a high standard of quality and documentation.This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong cable installation, field technician, fiber, or infrastructure background who enjoys hands-on technical work and takes ownership of delivering polished, professional results.

Key Responsibilities
Perform Layer 1 network build work in lab environments, including cable routing, fittings, equipment wiring, and physical connectivity
Install, terminate, test, and manage:
Coax cabling
Cat5/Cat6 cabling
Fiber cabling
Support ONU installation, connectivity, and physical setup within the lab environment
Label, identify, and organize Network equipment, Modem, ONUs, Cabling and patching infrastructure
Build and maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented lab environments
Support engineering and testing teams by ensuring infrastructure is installed correctly and ready for use
Follow established standards for cable management, labeling, and physical documentation
Maintain a professional, orderly lab environment that supports efficient troubleshooting and repeatable testing
Work closely with team members while maintaining ownership of Layer 1 execution and build quality
Required Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with Layer 1 network infrastructure
Demonstrated experience with:
Coax cabling and termination
Cat5/Cat6 cabling
Fiber installation and handling
Experience working with ONUs in a lab, field, or network environment
Ability to label, organize, and document physical network builds accurately
Basic computer skills and comfort working in a technical lab environment

Meters experience such as Viavi Docsis Meter was called DSAM, or another RF meter is okay
Multimeter, Light meter
Experience with Hand tools, Wrenches screwdrivers, cable/fiber making tools

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a lab, headend, Master Tech, Field Tech (cabling) or testing environment
Background in cable installation, field operations, or network infrastructure support
Familiarity with fiber connectivity, ONU deployment, and structured cabling best practices
Experience supporting broadband or access network environments