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Aspire Fiber

Senior Core Network Engineer

Moorpark, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

FTTH & Access Network Engineering * Design and support FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) GPON/XGS-PON environments . * Configure and manage Adtran OLTs, aggregation platforms, and access systems . * Support ...

Motive Companies

Fiber Technician

Oceanside, CA

$25 - $30/hr

The FTTH Drop Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic drop connections between the distribution network and customer premises. The ideal ...

Motive Companies

Fiber Technician

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The FTTH Drop Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic drop connections between the distribution network and customer premises. The ideal ...

Motive Companies

Fiber Technician

Oceanside, CA

$25 - $30/hr

The FTTH Drop Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic drop connections between the distribution network and customer premises. The ideal ...

Vero Networks

OSP Construction Manager

El Centro, CA · On-site

This role plays a critical part in the construction and activation of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks. This position requires both field and occasional indoor work. A strong understanding of ...

Optimum

Maintenance Technician

Blythe, CA · On-site

Build, Troubleshoot, and repair all aspects of the FTTH & RFOG Networks * Resolves issues at installation and on scheduled service call from customer's electronic devices to tap * Partner with ...

Vero Networks

OSP Construction Manager

El Centro, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

This role plays a critical part in the construction and activation of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks. This position requires both field and occasional indoor work. A strong understanding of ...

Optimum

Maintenance Technician

Marina, CA · On-site

Build, Troubleshoot, and repair all aspects of the FTTH & RFOG Networks * Resolves issues at installation and on scheduled service call from customer's electronic devices to tap * Partner with ...

Optimum

Maintenance Technician

Blythe, CA

Build, Troubleshoot, and repair all aspects of the FTTH & RFOG Networks * Resolves issues at installation and on scheduled service call from customer's electronic devices to tap * Partner with ...

ADEX

Material Handler

Oro Grande, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

Must possess basic understanding of electronics, electrical circuitry, network installation, maintenance and testing of central offices as well as FTTH and data networking * Must be able to perform ...

Optimum

Maintenance Technician

Marina, CA

Build, Troubleshoot, and repair all aspects of the FTTH & RFOG Networks * Resolves issues at installation and on scheduled service call from customer's electronic devices to tap * Partner with ...

ADEX

Material Handler

Victorville, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

Must possess basic understanding of electronics, electrical circuitry, network installation, maintenance and testing of central offices as well as FTTH and data networking Must be able to perform ...

Adex

Material Handler

Victorville, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Must possess basic understanding of electronics, electrical circuitry, network installation, maintenance and testing of central offices as well as FTTH and data networking Must be able to perform ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for ftth in California is $93,922.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,100.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an FTTH?

An FTTH (Fiber to the Home) job involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber-optic networks that provide high-speed internet to homes and businesses. Responsibilities may include laying fiber cables, configuring network equipment, and ensuring proper signal transmission. FTTH technicians and engineers work with specialized tools to splice fibers, test connections, and repair faults. This role requires knowledge of fiber-optic technology, networking principles, and safety protocols.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an FTTH technician?

As an FTTH technician, your daily tasks involve installing, testing, and maintaining fiber optic connections directly to residential or commercial properties. You'll frequently work both indoors and outdoors, managing cable runs, performing splicing, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and verifying network performance. Collaboration with other field technicians, network engineers, and customer service representatives is common to ensure installations are completed accurately and on schedule. This role requires both technical skill and customer interaction, as you'll often explain procedures or address service concerns directly with clients. Staying organized and proactive is key to keeping up with service requests and maintaining high-quality standards for every job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the FTTH position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an FTTH (Fiber to the Home) role, you need a solid understanding of fiber optic technology, network installation, troubleshooting, and often a background in telecommunications or a related technical field. Familiarity with OTDRs (Optical Time Domain Reflectometers), splicing machines, and certification from organizations like FOA (Fiber Optic Association) are typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and technical teams are highly valued. These competencies ensure the efficient deployment and maintenance of high-speed fiber networks to residential clients, directly impacting customer satisfaction and service reliability.

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Infographic showing various Ftth job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,922 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

Senior Core Network Engineer

Moorpark, CA • On-site

Aspire Broadband Holding Inc
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$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Description:

Position Summary


We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Core Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our carrier-grade IP/MPLS and FTTH network infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring scalability, resiliency, and performance across our core, aggregation, and access networks.


The ideal candidate has deep experience operating within an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications environment, with hands-on expertise in Adtran access platforms, Arista routing/switching, and large-scale FTTH deployments.


This is a senior-level technical role requiring both architectural leadership and advanced operational troubleshooting capability.

Key Responsibilities
Core Network Architecture & Engineering

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-availability IP/MPLS core networks.
  • Engineer scalable BGP-based edge and peering infrastructure.
  • Architect resilient L2/L3 topologies for aggregation and backbone layers.
  • Lead IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack strategy and deployment.

FTTH & Access Network Engineering

  • Design and support FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) GPON/XGS-PON environments.
  • Configure and manage Adtran OLTs, aggregation platforms, and access systems.
  • Support subscriber provisioning models and service delivery frameworks.
  • Collaborate with outside plant (OSP) and field engineering teams.

Routing & Switching (Arista Focus)

  • Deploy and support Arista switching and routing platforms in core and aggregation roles.
  • Implement EVPN/VxLAN where applicable.
  • Optimize traffic engineering, QoS, and multicast routing.

ISP Operations & Optimization

  • Support upstream providers, IX peering, and transit relationships.
  • Perform traffic capacity planning and bandwidth forecasting.
  • Lead root cause analysis of network outages and performance incidents.
  • Develop monitoring, alerting, and performance visibility standards.
  • Participate in Tier 3 escalation and on-call rotation.

Automation & Documentation

  • Drive automation initiatives (Python, Ansible, etc.).
  • Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP schema, and routing policies.
  • Develop operational runbooks and engineering standards.


  • Required Qualifications
    • 7–10+ years of experience in a carrier, ISP, or telecommunications environment.
    • Extensive experience with:
         - Adtran platforms (OLT, aggregation, access equipment)
         - Arista switches and routers
         - FTTH architecture and subscriber networks
    • Deep expertise in:
        - BGP (iBGP, eBGP, route reflectors)
        - OSPF and/or IS-IS
        - MPLS (L2VPN/L3VPN preferred)
        - VLAN, QinQ, QoS
        - Multicast (PIM)
    • Experience with ISP edge routing and peering design.
    • Strong troubleshooting skills in production networks serving large subscriber bases.
    • Experience designing high-availability and redundant architectures.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with GPON and XGS-PON design.
• Familiarity with BRAS/BNG architectures.
• Experience with subscriber management and AAA (RADIUS).
• Knowledge of DDoS mitigation and ISP security best practices.
• Experience with DWDM or transport integration.
• Industry certifications:
    - CCNP/CCIE (Service Provider preferred)
    - Arista ACE
    - MEF or equivalent carrier certifications

Key Competencies

  • Carrier-grade design mindset
  • Strong understanding of ISP traffic patterns and subscriber behavior
  • Ability to operate in fast-growing network environments
  • Excellent documentation and cross-team communication skills
  • Leadership capability for mentoring junior engineers


Why Join Us?

  • Build and scale next-generation fiber infrastructure.
  • Work in a high-growth ISP environment.
  • Influence core network strategy.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Voluntary Buy Up of Life Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental Leave
  • Team Building events
  • Opportunity for technical leadership and career growth.
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