Senior Director of RF Engineering

Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company.

Cox Communications is searching for a Senior Director of RF Engineering to provide leadership and strategic direction in planning, design and support of RF associated solutions with a concentrated focus on the HFC/Access network. The position is responsible for the selection, testing and implementation of RF solutions establishing engineering standards and practices aligned with company and industry, standards and specifications.

• Lead and direct the RF Engineering team in the planning, design and support of RF associated solutions and standards.
• Establishing RF standards and specifications in collaboration with Cox business partners, vendors, CableLabs, SCTE, IEEE and other industry standards bodies with compliance oversight.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Cox Engineering, Architecture and other Cox business partners in the development of a strategic HFC/Access network plan that aligns with overall business priorities.
• Analysis of solution or standard that includes and is not limited to reliability, operational and financial impact, inclusive of TCO.
• Provides leadership and evaluation of RF test and monitoring solutions for existing and next generation HFC/Access network.
• Develops and implements a Tier 5 support model that aligns with Engineering and Operational requirements.
• Establishes and refines RF performance metrics that are aligned with business requirements and company vision.

• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline (i.e. electrical engineering).
• Generally 10+ years of experience in related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity. Certification required in some areas.
• 10+ years of experience with RF with extensive knowledge of HFC design including RF/optical combining/splitting infrastructure, DOCSIS and PON technologies
• 8-10 years experience in creating business cases and responsibility for capital planning / investment decisions.
• Ability to manage across functional teams to achieve desired business results.
• Ability to translate a business agenda into technology terms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge in Quality Management/Process Improvement