Remote Data Center Optical Engineer – Lead Field Ops

Ericsson; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to lead and monitor optical infrastructure in customer data centers and co-locations. You will audit installations, manage migrations, and ensure high-quality execution across teams and vendors.

The role requires hands-on experience with fiber optics and optical testing, with travel up to 50% to client sites. Strong English communication and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Team lead experience.
• Strong written and spoken English for customer interaction.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit and supervise data center optical work and migrations.
• Interact with customers and vendors to report findings.
• Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, and remediation tasks.
• Conduct optical testing and troubleshoot transport issues.
• Interpret procedures and network diagrams for proper connections.
• Read cut sheets and design docs to ensure correct porting.

Skills

Team lead

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Data center operations experience

Fiber optic cabling

Optical testing

Multitasking under pressure

Safety and quality

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to lead and monitor optical infrastructure in customer data centers and co-locations. You will audit installations, manage migrations, and ensure high-quality execution across teams and vendors.

The role requires hands-on experience with fiber optics and optical testing, with travel up to 50% to client sites. Strong English communication and safety compliance are essential.