Global DWDM Optical Network Architect

JobCubby; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Australia is seeking a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to design and architect our core network infrastructure supporting a growing global satellite fleet. You'll work on end-to-end network designs from layer 1 to 3 and help shape our resilient transport architecture.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in Electrical Engineering or CS, at least five years with multi-vendor gear, and hands-on experience with BER testers, OTDR, and coherent technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant work experience with multi-vendor network equipment.
• Creation of written network implementation design plans (MOPs).
• Hands-on experience with BER Test, Optical Power Meter, OTDR, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to automate network components and network management systems.
• Knowledge of coherent technology for long-haul networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect the company’s core network infrastructure to support the global satellite fleet.
• Work on layer 1 through layer 3 network design, capacity planning and platform management; design routes for fiber-based networks (point-to-point, ring, path-diverse).

Skills

DWDM networks

Multi-vendor networking

Network automation

MOPs creation

Coherent technology

IP and Ethernet networking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Nokia

Adtran

Infinera

ADVA

3-GIS

ESRI ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Viasat in Australia is seeking a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to design and architect our core network infrastructure supporting a growing global satellite fleet. You'll work on end-to-end network designs from layer 1 to 3 and help shape our resilient transport architecture.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in Electrical Engineering or CS, at least five years with multi-vendor gear, and hands-on experience with BER testers, OTDR, and coherent technology.