Associate Deployment Engineer

About the role

The Associate Engineer, Deployment at T-Mobile is responsible for executing and optimizing network infrastructure deployments across hardware, software, and integrated systems. This role supports scalable initiatives such as 5G expansion, transport modernization, and cloud infrastructure deployment by ensuring operational readiness and deployment quality.

Responsibilities

• Executes network infrastructure deployments to ensure operational readiness and quality across hardware, software, and integrated systems
• Optimizes deployment processes to enhance delivery consistency and efficiency through standardized workflows and automation tools
• Supports scalable initiatives by contributing to 5G expansion, transport modernization, and cloud infrastructure deployment activities
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, and vendors to troubleshoot deployment issues and maintain visibility into progress
• Maintains visibility into deployment progress to ensure adherence to quality standards and operational stability
• Documents deployment processes and outcomes to facilitate continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Related Field (Required)
• Associate's Degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Related Field (Preferred)
• Less than 2 years of participating in network infrastructure deployments including hardware and software installation (Preferred)
• Less than 2 years of utilizing automation tools and standardized workflows to optimize deployment processes (Preferred)
• Less than 2 years of collaborating with engineering, operations, and vendors to troubleshoot deployment issues and monitor progress (Preferred)
• Understanding of wireless network infrastructure, including 5G, transport modernization, and cloud deployments (Required)
• Ability to optimize deployment workflows and utilize automation tools for enhanced efficiency and consistency (Required)
• Collaboration skill in working with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and vendors to ensure deployment quality and troubleshoot issues (Required)
• Strong focus on ensuring deployment quality and operational stability through precise execution and monitoring (Required)
• Ability to analyze deployment progress and operational data to identify issues and optimize outcomes (Required)
• Understanding of scalable deployment initiatives and ability to manage tasks and timelines for network infrastructure projects (Required)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for tracking deployment progress, analyzing data, and reporting results (Required)

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: Lean/Six Sigma (Preferred), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Wireless Technologies Understanding (Required)
• Process Improvement Ability (Required)
• Collaboration Skill (Required)
• Attention To Detail (Required)
• Analytics Ability (Required)
• Project Management Understanding (Required)
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency (Required)

Benefits

At T-Mobile, employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!