FLY - Engineering Director-FLY

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.