Resident Engineer Optical Networks (DWDM / OTN)

Client of PENTABELL; Medina; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of PENTABELL seeks a senior Optical Transport Networks engineer to drive deployment readiness in Medina, Saudi Arabia. You will lead field integration, coordinate with project management, engineering teams, and customers, and troubleshoot complex design issues related to DWDM/OTN systems and coherent transmission.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and strong skills in DCN design, OSNR calculations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Optical Transport Networks focusing on DWDM and OTN architectures.
• Proficiency in optical network planning, simulation and dimensioning tools; mastery of optical link engineering, OSNR calculations, non-linear impairment analysis, CD and PMD evaluations.
• Advanced expertise in coherent optical transmission and modulation formats.
• Strong competence in DCN design and planning including IP addressing schemes and routing protocols.
• Ability to evaluate site readiness variances against theoretical designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage project dependencies and ensure site readiness for deployment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including project management teams, engineering teams, and customers.
• Provide technical leadership during field integration and testing phases.
• Troubleshoot complex design issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome physical and optical limitations.
• Generate detailed technical documentation and support handover processes.

Skills

Optical Transport Networks

DWDM

OTN architectures

Optical link engineering

Coherent optical transmission

Modulation formats

OSNR calculations

Non-linear impairment analysis

PMD evaluations

DCN design and planning

IP routing protocols

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Manage project dependencies and ensure site readiness for deployment Coordinate with various stakeholders including project management engineering teams and customers Provide technical leadership during field integration and testing phases Troubleshoot complex design issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome physical and optical limitations Generate detailed technical documentation and support handover processes

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of specialized hands-on experience in Optical Transport Networks with a focus on DWDM and OTN architectures Proficiency in optical network planning, simulation, and dimensioning tools Mastery of optical link engineering, OSNR calculations, non-linear impairment analysis, CD, and PMD evaluations Advanced expertise in coherent optical transmission and modulation formats Strong competence in DCN design and planning including IP addressing schemes and routing protocols Ability to evaluate site readiness variances against theoretical designs