FLY - Engineering Director-FLY20

The Director of OSP Engineering is a hands-on technical and people leader who will own the design, standards, and engineering execution for our FTTH network. This is a working Director role in a fast-paced, high-accountability, small-company environment. You will personally contribute to complex designs while leading and developing a team of engineers and managing third-party design partners. We are looking for someone who embodies our culture: a leader at every level, an owner who steps into challenges, a doer who moves fast, a scrappy builder who gets more done with less, and a learner who relentlessly raises the bar. You will directly influence the quality, cost, and scalability of our network--and will play a foundational role in how we design, build, and grow. Technical Leadership & Architecture • Own all OSP engineering standards, FTTH design criteria, and network architecture principles. • Personally contribute to complex aerial and underground fiber designs and constructability reviews. • Serve as the senior technical authority and final approver of all design packages. • Provide expert guidance on fiber routing, FDH placement, backbone design, and construction methodologies. • Lead with high standards--how we do anything is how we do everything. People Leadership & Team Development • Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of senior and junior OSP engineers. • Build a high-performance, high-accountability culture where clarity, feedback, and ownership are the norm. • Coach team members through technical challenges and career development. • Act as a unifying force--one team, one mission, one fight. Execution Management • Own engineering schedules and ensure alignment with construction, permitting, and business priorities. • Monitor workloads and shift resources quickly when needed--we move with urgency and a bias for action. • Proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies; take action without waiting to be asked. • Lean into scrappy, resourceful problem solving--more outcomes, less overhead. Vendor & Partner Leadership • Manage and hold accountable third-party design firms and engineering vendors. • Set clear expectations, quality standards, and deliverable requirements. • Provide direct and candid feedback to internal and external partners--always with professionalism and clarity. • Build strong relationships while ensuring performance, accuracy, and timely delivery Cross-Functional Leadership • Partner closely with internal and external stakeholder to align engineering with real-world field constraints and business goals. • Bring clarity and preparation to every meeting or discussion--clear communication is a core value. • Represent engineering in executive-level planning, updates, and decision-making. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization • Drive meaningful improvements to engineering efficiency, cost per home passed, and design quality. • Lean into learning: constantly question assumptions, seek feedback, and push for 1% improvement every day. • Reduce rework, eliminate waste, and champion smarter, simpler, more scalable engineering processes. • Remember: we're customer-obsessed, and great engineering directly impacts customer experience. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of OSP or FTTH engineering experience, with strong hands-on design capabilities. • Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams or technical organizations. • Deep knowledge of fiber construction practices, OSP materials, and FTTH architectures. • Strong experience with design reviews, constructability, and field issue resolution. • Ability to lead with ownership, urgency, and high standards. Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing outside engineering vendors. • Experience in a small, high-growth company or startup environment. • Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS or similar). • Experience supporting permitting and utility coordination. Who You Are (Culture Alignment) • Lead by example and elevate others around you. • Take extreme ownership--no problem is "not your job." • Are energized by building, creating, and improving. • Move fast, act decisively, and learn through iteration. • Stay optimistic and solution-focused, even in adversity. • Are scrappy and resourceful--you find a way, not an excuse. • Value candid, constructive communication. • Embrace feedback and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of OSP or FTTH engineering experience, with strong hands-on design capabilities. • Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams or technical organizations. • Deep knowledge of fiber construction practices, OSP materials, and FTTH architectures. • Strong experience with design reviews, constructability, and field issue resolution. • Ability to lead with ownership, urgency, and high standards. Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing outside engineering vendors. • Experience in a small, high-growth company or startup environment. • Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS or similar). • Experience supporting permitting and utility coordination.

Created: 2026-03-10