Optical Field Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes seeks a highly skilled Field Engineer to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot advanced optical networking equipment and fiber cabling at customer sites nationwide. You will lead field deployments and perform fiber characterization, network testing, and turn‑up activities across long haul and regional networks.

The role requires coordinating deployments, providing remote support, and creating thorough site documentation.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Telecom experience required.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Knowledge of provisioning on optical platforms such as Ciena 6500/RSP, Nokia 1830/IPD, and Infinera XTM/GX.
• Proficiency in Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and integrate packet-optical network equipment in the factory and field.
• Perform Fiber Optic Characterization analysis and network test & turn-up.
• Execute network migrations and comprehensive testing on complex optical networks.
• Act as Deployment Lead, organizing and planning successful field deployments.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshoot long haul, metro, and regional optical networks.
• Conduct site surveys and produce technical documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams to identify and address risks and execute per the Statement of Work.

Skills

Telecom experience

Field deployments

Up to travel 75%

Optical platforms knowledge

Office 365

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field Engineer. This is a dynamic, travel-intensive role deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting advanced optical networking equipment and fiber optic cabling at customer sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and integrate packet-optical network equipment in the factory and field
• Perform Fiber Optic Characterization analysis and network test & turn-up
• Execute network migrations and comprehensive testing on complex optical networks
• Act as Deployment Lead, organizing and planning successful field deployments
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshoot long haul, metro, and regional optical networks
• Conduct site surveys and produce technical documentation
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams to identify and address risks and execute per the Statement of Work

Required Skills

• Telecom experience required;
• 4-year degree or equivalent industry experience
• Willingness to travel up to 75%
• Knowledge of provisioning on optical platforms such as Ciena 6500/RSP, Nokia 1830/IPD, and Infinera XTM/GX
• Proficiency in Office 365