DFW Optical Transport Engineer: DWDM/ROADM Expert

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Allen, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

FiberLight is seeking an Optical Transport Engineer to join our Dallas/Fort Worth team, focusing on DWDM and Ethernet networks and strong outside plant fiber knowledge. The role demands experience with high‑level network design and vendor gear.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in fiber optic engineering, hands‑on experience with Ciena and Fujitsu equipment, and excellent communication and leadership skills to drive projects and mentor teammates.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; master preferred.
  • 12+ years in network engineering focusing on fiber, DWDM, and ROADM.
  • Hands-on experience with Ciena and Fujitsu optical gear.
  • Strong knowledge of optical networking principles (signal propagation, attenuation, dispersion, amplification).

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain fiber optic transmission systems (DWDM/ROADM).
  • Develop architectures and configurations for high availability and scalability.
  • Conduct engineering analysis and design for optical transport equipment from Ciena, Fujitsu, and similar vendors.
  • Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and optimize network reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for designs, configurations, and procedures.
  • Stay updated on industry trends in optical networking.

Skills

DWDM
ROADM
Fiber optics
Ciena equipment
Fujitsu equipment
Network design
Python/Perl scripting
SNMP/NETCONF
Communication
Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ciena equipment
Fujitsu equipment
Network design tools

Job description

FiberLight is seeking an Optical Transport Engineer to join our Dallas/Fort Worth team, focusing on DWDM and Ethernet networks and strong outside plant fiber knowledge. The role demands experience with high‑level network design and vendor gear.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in fiber optic engineering, hands‑on experience with Ciena and Fujitsu equipment, and excellent communication and leadership skills to drive projects and mentor teammates.

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