Resident Engineer

LightRiver Technologies, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LightRiver Technologies, Inc. seeks a Resident Engineer to join our on-site team in Richardson, TX, driving deployment and validation of advanced DWDM networks for a Fortune 10 hyperscale technology client.

You will lead design validation, field deployment, and troubleshooting across North America, Europe, and APAC, interfacing with customers and vendors and contributing to MOP development and training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years optical network deployment experience.
• Experience with DWDM transport systems and longhaul/metro architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer engagement skills.
• Experience with Ciena 6500 RLS and Waveserver platforms.

Responsibilities

• Enable international optical network deployment, integration, and migration activities including factory staging, field deployment, site survey and fiber optic characterization.
• Provide network design validation and technical analysis.
• Serve as a technical leader supporting advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Act as primary technical interface with the customer and third-party vendors.
• Support configuration, documentation and MOP development.
• Provide internal and external training and technical development.

Job description

The Resident Engineer serves as the on-site technical expert supporting the deployment of advanced DWDM optical transport networks for a Fortune 10 hyperscale technology company. This role works closely with both customer engineering and internal service delivery teams to validate network designs, develop equipment integration procedures, and ensure successful deployment of longhaul DWDM platforms including Nokia 1830 PSI-L, GX, Ciena 6500 RLS and Waveserver systems. The position combines design validation, hands‑on system commissioning, fiber characterization, troubleshooting, and technical leadership to support optical network deployment activities across North America, Europe, and APAC regions. This is a full‑time in‑person position based in Richardson, Texas, splitting time between the LightRiver and customer offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Enable International Optical Network Deployment, Integration, and Migration Activities Including:
  • Factory Staging, Field Deployment, Site Survey & Fiber Optic Characterization
• Provide Network Design Validation & Technical Analysis
• Service in a Technical Leadership Role Supporting Advanced Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
• Serve as the Primary Technical Interface With the Customer & 3 rd Party Vendors
• Support Configuration, Documentation & MOP Development
• Provide Internal & External Training & Technical Development

Technical Expertise Requirements

• Extensive Experience With DWDM Optical Transport Systems (CDC-F & CD-A Experience A Plus)
  • Longhaul & Metro Architectures
• Deep Working Knowledge of Fiber Optic Characterization Testing & Analysis
  • OTDR, OLTS, CD, PMD – Interpreting Results to Drive Remediation Efforts
• Network Commissioning, Troubleshooting & Migration Experience
• Ciena 6500 RLS & Waveserver Platforms

Additional Qualifications

• 5+ Years Optical Network Deployment Experience
• Strong Troubleshooting and Customer Engagement Skills

LightRiver Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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