Optical Field Technician – DWDM & Network Install

VetJobs; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

401k

Job summary

NCR Atleos is hiring a Professional Services Technical Installer to support optical practice deployments across the US. The role focuses on design, installation, and maintenance of ISP infrastructure, with emphasis on DWDM equipment and high‑speed fiber networks.

The position requires extensive on-site work, strong safety practices, and the ability to read engineering specs and BOMs. Travel is significant, and coordination with OEM teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: High School/GED.
• Telcordia skill levels 1, 2 and 3 must be obtained.
• Experience with DWDM long-haul equipment.
• Familiarity with -48V power and fiber scopes.
• Ability to train lower skill levels and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Daily reporting (project number, site, hours on-site, hours travel, etc.).
• Weekly and on-time expense submission.
• Project-specific reporting in customer databases or Excel.
• Escalates project issues and risks with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor implementation against time, cost, and quality standards.
• Assist upon request Engineering Dispatch Service.
• Maintain access status and training records.
• Lead and supervise work onsite.
• Understand and apply OEM safety practices.
• Perform power verification and preliminary hardware testing.

Skills

Telcordia knowledge

DWDM equipment

Fiber optics

Troubleshooting

On-site leadership

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

NCR Atleos is hiring a Professional Services Technical Installer to support optical practice deployments across the US. The role focuses on design, installation, and maintenance of ISP infrastructure, with emphasis on DWDM equipment and high‑speed fiber networks.

The position requires extensive on-site work, strong safety practices, and the ability to read engineering specs and BOMs. Travel is significant, and coordination with OEM teams is essential.