Optical Transport Engineer

New York Technology Partners; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level professional with strong expertise in Optical Transport domain technologies for a contract role. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Ciena Optical platforms and Nokia IXR or 1830 platforms. Responsibilities include providing advanced support for optical transport systems, managing software upgrades, and collaborating to ensure seamless IP/Optical convergence. The position is based in Philadelphia with hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Optical Transport domain technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Optical platforms and associated management systems.
• Experience in Optical Test automation or Network automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support for optical transport systems, including troubleshooting.
• Manage and optimize software upgrades for optical platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams for IP/Optical convergence.
• Utilize optical test platforms for diagnostics and performance validation.
• Contribute to automation initiatives for optical testing or network operations.

Skills

Optical Transport

Ciena Optical platforms

Nokia IXR or 1830 platforms

Optical Test automation

Network automation

Tools

Optical test platforms

Job description

Location: Denver, CO ; Mt. Laurel, NJ ; Philadelphia, PA ; Hybrid

Strong expertise in Optical Transport domain technologies:

• WDM
• OTN
• MEF
• IP/MPLS
• IP/Optical convergence

Hands‑on experience with:

• Ciena Optical platforms (e.g., 6500 series)
• Nokia IXR or 1830 platforms or similar vendor solutions
• Associated optical management systems
• Proficiency with optical test platforms

Preferred Skills:

Experience in Optical Test automation or Network automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced support for optical transport systems, including troubleshooting fiber and photonics issues.
• Manage and optimize software upgrades for optical platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless IP/Optical convergence.
• Utilize optical test platforms for diagnostics and performance validation.
• (Optional) Contribute to automation initiatives for optical testing or network operations.

Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position

• Optical Transport
• Ciena Optical platforms
• Nokia IXR or 1830 platforms

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Mobile Food Services and Telecommunications