Certified DWDM Engineer - 400G/800G Optical Networks

SCALIS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SCALIS is seeking a highly skilled Certified DWDM Engineer to join our optical transport team. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle—design, deployment, and optimization—of our high-capacity DWDM networks. Leverage platforms such as Ciena, Nokia, or Cisco to ensure spectral efficiency and reliability.

Lead design, deployment, tuning, and integration with vendors for modern fiber plants. Ideal candidates combine deep theory with hands-on field experience across ROADM, 400G/800G, and network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/telecom or a related technical field
• Deep understanding of ITU-T G.709, WDM physics, and fiber types (G.652, G.655)
• Proficiency with Network Management Systems (NMS) and SDN controllers for optical automation
• Experience using optical modeling software (e.g., Ciena OnePlanner, Nokia 1830 EPT, or VPIphotonics)

Responsibilities

• Design and plan optical networks, including DWDM topology and capacity planning
• Perform link budget analysis, OSNR calculations, and dispersion compensation planning
• Design wavelength allocation maps for C-band and L-band expansion
• Develop resilient architectures (ROADM, ring protection, mesh) and interface with vendors
• Lead commissioning of DWDM shelves, transponders, amplifiers, and muxes
• Coordinate with hardware vendors to integrate 400G/800G optics into legacy plants
• Oversee end-to-end provisioning of services (Ethernet, OTN, Fibre Channel)
• Troubleshoot with OTDR/OSA/BERT tools and support NOC for escalations
• Monitor optical power and gain tilt over long-haul spans for signal integrity

Skills

NMS proficiency

SDN controllers

ITU-T G.709 knowledge

Optical networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Ciena OnePlanner

Nokia 1830 EPT

VPIphotonics

Job description

SCALIS is seeking a highly skilled Certified DWDM Engineer to join our optical transport team. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle—design, deployment, and optimization—of our high-capacity DWDM networks. Leverage platforms such as Ciena, Nokia, or Cisco to ensure spectral efficiency and reliability.

Lead design, deployment, tuning, and integration with vendors for modern fiber plants. Ideal candidates combine deep theory with hands-on field experience across ROADM, 400G/800G, and network