Remote Transport Optical Engineer - Nokia & Ciena

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Remote Transport Optical Engineer to support a national ISP's optical systems deployment. This fully remote role involves providing technical assistance, designing optical layouts, and ensuring optimal performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have significant telecommunications experience, particularly with Nokia and Ciena equipment, and enjoy flexible working hours in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative team environment

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in optical transport.
• Proficiency in DWDM, OTN, and ROADM technologies.
• Hands-on experience with optical testing and fiber optics.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support during installation and configuration.
• Design and document optical layouts for deployment.
• Analyze link budgets and ensure performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Technical Support

Remote Testing

Fiber Optics

Optical Transport

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Nokia 1830 PSS

Ciena platforms

DWDM technology

OTDR

OSA

Job description

Remote Transport Optical Engineer - Nokia & Ciena

Life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, remote work

United States, New York, New York

Job Title: Remote Transport Optical Engineer - Nokia & Ciena

Location: 100% Remote (Preference for candidates in the Northeast U.S., especially the northeastern region - PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, CT, MA)

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Telecommunications / Fiber Optics / ISP Infrastructure

About the Role

We are hiring a Transport Optical Engineer to support the design and deployment of optical transport systems for a well-known national Internet Service Provider (ISP). This is a fully remote position focused on assisting field technicians with headend and central office deployments across the Northeast U.S., with a strong preference for candidates familiar with the northeastern market.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support to ISP field technicians during installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Nokia 1830 and Ciena optical transport equipment.
• Design and document headend optical layouts, including DWDM, OTN, and ROADM configurations.
• Assist with remote equipment turn-up, fiber validation, and performance testing.
• Analyze link budgets, OSNR, and dispersion metrics to ensure optimal performance.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for hardware/software integration and upgrades.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and deployment procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, specifically in optical transport or ISP network deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Nokia 1830 PSS and Ciena platforms (e.g., 6500 series).
• Proficiency with DWDM, OTN, and ROADM technologies.
• Strong understanding of fiber optics, splicing, and remote testing tools (OTDR, OSA, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to guide field teams remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting headend or central office environments.
• Familiarity with Layer 1-2 networking and transport protocols.
• Certifications such as FOA CFOT, MEF-CECP, Nokia ONC, or Ciena Certified Professional.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible) a plus.

What We Offer

• 100% remote work with flexible hours.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth into network architecture or project leadership roles.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team environment supporting a major national ISP.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $68.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 2025.