Optical Engineer

Astreya; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications solutions company is seeking an Optical Transport Engineer to lead remote testing and provisioning of optical networks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Optical Transport Engineering and proficiency with Ciena platforms. Responsibilities include directing field technicians, validating engineering requirements, and ensuring traffic readiness. The role requires effective communication and coordination skills, along with technical direction under time constraints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Optical Transport Engineering, Field Testing, or Remote Provisioning roles.
• Experience supporting Backbone, Metro, or Long‑Haul optical builds.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot remotely and coordinate effectively with field resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote turn-up, test, and provisioning of optical network elements.
• Direct field technicians for optical testing procedures.
• Validate and document Engineering Design Package and Method of Procedure requirements.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Ciena RLS platforms

Experience with DWDM, ROADM, and coherent optical technologies

Hands‑on proficiency with remote testing tools

Familiarity with optical provisioning and management systems

Working knowledge of optical span design

Understanding of fiber infrastructure and construction fundamentals

Competency with MOP/EDP creation and validation

Basic IP networking and transport knowledge

Tools

OTDR

optical power meter

OSA

NeXT

JIRA

Job description

Ciena RLS platform — Remote testing, provisioning, and service activation for client Optical deployments.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead remote turn-up, test, and provisioning of optical network elements (Ciena RLS and related DWDM/ROADM equipment).
• Direct field technicians to execute optical testing (OTDR, power level validation, span qualification, and fiber continuity checks).
• Validate and document Engineering Design Package (EDP) and Method of Procedure (MOP) requirements during live testing and activation.
• Coordinate with Network Operations, Optical Build, and Vendor teams to resolve test failures, alarms, or misconfigurations.
• Ensure all links and spans are traffic-ready, aligned with project SLOs and Meta deployment standards.
• Maintain accurate test results, provisioning records, and closure documentation within project tracking systems (e.g., NeXT, JIRA, or similar).

Technical Skillset

• Strong knowledge of Ciena RLS platforms (Reconfigurable Line System) and Ciena 6500/Waveserver systems.
• Experience with DWDM, ROADM, and coherent optical technologies (amplifiers, EDFAs, VOAs, ROADMs, OCMs, etc.).
• Hands‑on proficiency with remote testing tools (OTDR, optical power meter, OSA, and remote test heads).
• Familiarity with optical provisioning, network management systems, and EMS/NMS platforms (e.g., Ciena OneControl, ONeMS).
• Working knowledge of optical span design and characterization — loss budgets, OSNR, chromatic/polarization dispersion.
• Understanding of fiber infrastructure and construction fundamentals — splicing, patch panels, patching schematics, and labeling standards.
• Competency with MOP/EDP creation and validation for optical routes and terminals.
• Basic IP networking and transport knowledge (Layer 1–3 awareness).

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years in Optical Transport Engineering, Field Testing, or Remote Provisioning roles.
• Experience supporting Backbone, Metro, or Long‑Haul optical builds.
• Prior exposure to Meta, hyperscale, or carrier‑class optical networks.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot remotely and coordinate effectively with field resources.
• Understanding of RTTS workflows — test execution, results validation, documentation, and system handoff.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills with geographically distributed teams.
• Proven ability to lead remote activities and provide technical direction under time constraints.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and documentation‑driven mindset.