Technical Solution Engineer - FTTH access to CPEs

Context

Orange Belgium, the third mobile operator in Belgium, became in 2015 a convergent player by proposing Digital HD TV services and very high speed internet access (>100Mbps). Orange Belgium is now the first “Cable Virtual Network Operator” in the world to propose its own TV & Internet services on its own branded CPE’s using the HFC network from others cable operators. Thanks to innovative & patented technical solutions and a bold commercial approach, Orange Belgium has now more than 380.000 convergent customers.

To further extend its product portfolio with multi-gigabit broadband services and increase its enterprise value, Orange Belgium is preparing the arrival of Fiber To The Premises. FTTp will be complementary to existing HFC solutions. Two years ago, Orange Belgium started a pilot with partner Fluvius in 5 cities in Flanders to evaluate FTTp. Fluvius is in charge of deploying fiber with an open Passive Optical Network architecture, the only solution enabling a clear separation between passive layer (fiber, civil works,…) operated by “NetCo” and active layer (FTTH OLT, IP, …) operated by “ServiceCo”. Every ServiceCo’s sharing the same passive infra are totally independent to deploy & operate their own active services (GPON, XGSPON, others..) on their own CPE’s.

Orange Belgium is now preparing the industrialization of this FTTp Proof of Concept by designing, selecting suppliers & preparing the deployment/roll-out of active FTTH infrastructure.

Orange Belgium (OBE), to pursue these strong ambitions in this exciting FTTH network access domain is looking for new a Team member.

Your mission:

As Technical Solution Engineer - FTTH access & CPEs, you lead the technical activities around FTTH fixed services especially on active access network infrastructure and customer equipment’s. You will design technical solutions and manage technical E2E implementation with internal/external partners to match business/regulatory requirements until handover to operational teams (internal/external) for new infra & services. You will be in charge to maintain the infrastructure & solutions regarding technological evolutions (hardware/software).

You will also support operational teams (OBE backoffice, incident management, supervision, external partner) and other teams (regulatory, marketing, IT) for FTTH topics.

As Technical Solution Engineer - FTTH access & CPEs, you:

• will become OBE technical reference for all FTTH (active part) network access
• will manage technical projects & implement solutions for delivering best in class & future proof FTTH network & solutions:
  • GPON (& future XGSPON, 50G), CPEs including configuration files, gateway capacity, security, TR-69 & monitoring flows, support for customer processes (activation, upgrade)
  • OLTs access nodes and proper integration on FTTH Passive network (PON) and within OBE ecosystem: Layer 2, IP backbone and IP core (BNG, SIR, CGNat, security, IP4/IP6)
  • Interface with other OSS teams (IT and/or Telco) to ensure proper NMS integration & implementation in OBE sub-systems
  • Interface with B2C &B2B OBE marketing teams to help for the definition of new FTTH services
• will be project technical manager implementing and supporting launch of new multi-gigabit broadband products and services on FTTH access:
  • When relevant, develop and manage technical proof of concept in Lab prior to real implementation.
  • Write functional and technical specifications, RFI/RFP for external partners selection
  • Participate to the definition of the technical part of the contract, in collaboration with the supplier & internal partners (Scope of Work, Project Management Plan, and Professional Services). Support purchasing and analyze the requests for proposals (supplier selection).
  • Alignment with Orange Innovation Experts and get support for HW & SW and NMS validation
  • Generate methods, procedure and technical documents regarding technical solution and evolution (architecture, engineering rules, impact analysis).
  • Ensure proper operational integration for 24/7 GNOC & SMC, tools & reporting
• will manage OLT’s deployment in an industrialized approach over the different FTTH Passive Networks with whom OBE will sign a deal
• will manage technical FTTH roadmap (HW & SW release OLT, ONT, NMS) in alignment with Orange Group skill center and the supplier for capturing feedback and experience to ensure continuous improvements, release validation etc…
• will bring your expertise to support operational teams in case of technical issues (Technical In Life Management ): problem solving, Level 3 coordination

Specific expertise:

• Knowledge in FTTH technologies such as G-PON, XGS-PON, standards, equipment as OLT and ONT, optic transmission, Telco OSS/NMS environment & SDAN is a strong asset.
• Familiar with IT/TELCO specific knowledge such as the OSI-model, software development lifecycle, telecom architecture FTTH & DOCSIS technologies and eager to learn more details on these technologies.
• Good technical knowledge of fixed infrastructure products and services currently offered in the market.
• A strong knowledge on technologies/protocols used widely in the fix domain such as: IP V4/V6, 802.1q, 802.1p, SNMP, Netconf/Yang, HTTP, SSL, DHCP, Radius, DNS, LAN), WiFi, quality of service etc.
• Good competences in Linux, scripting, lab’s development, DB & queries, network tools & analyzer, etc.

Your profile

• You have an engineering degree in telecommunications and/or IT technology
• Knowledge of Networks, Telecommunications, IT environment and IP protocols
• Ability to act proactively with a sense of initiative
• Able to handle the complexity of a multi-technology, multi-level/transversal technical challenge
• Technical project management skills: planning, risk
• Capacity to keep in mind customer needs and product quality when finding solution
• Able to find quick solutions IT/Telecom and Hacks in Lab for technical PoC and problem diagnostic
• Positive & can-do attitude
• Agility
• Like working with autonomy and capacity to learn rapidly
• Open mind, curious, iinnovative & creative
• Problem solving, analytical thinking, organised, can work by priorities
• A real team player, who adapts easily to new/changing situations and remains stress resistant in every situation
• Fluent in French/Dutch and English

Discover our offer!

You will make the difference in this highly innovative vibe. As a result, you will develop your full potential by working with highly skilled colleagues and through continuous training. Moreover, you can count on a highly competitive and versatile compensation and benefits package.

Oh, and one more thing: working here is fun. Ask our people, during one of our many team events and company get togethers.

Inspired? Please send us your resume and we will rapidly get back to you to invite you for further interviews.