Senior Optical Network Engineer

Orion Innovation; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Innovation seeks a Senior Optical Network Engineer to lead the evaluation and optimization of optical technologies in next-generation transport networks. The role involves in-depth technical analysis, compliance evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance optical network performance.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of industry experience in optical networking or photonics engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of optical transmission systems and signal analysis.
• Hands-on experience with optical test equipment and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate optical component specifications for compliance with industry standards.
• Assess end-to-end transmission performance over complex DWDM and ROADM networks.
• Conduct detailed OSNR analysis and ensure alignment with design tolerances.

Skills

Optical networking

DWDM/ROADM

Signal analysis

System-level performance metrics

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Optical test equipment

Simulation tools

Job description

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

About The Role

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Optical Network Engineer to lead the evaluation and optimization of optical technologies across our next-generation transport networks. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the in-depth technical analysis of optical specifications, transmission performance, OSNR characteristics, and spectral shaping strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate optical component specifications for compliance with industry standards and vendor documentation.
• Assess end-to-end transmission performance over complex DWDM and ROADM networks.
• Conduct detailed OSNR (Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio) analysis and ensure alignment with design tolerances.
• Optimize spectral shaping to maximize bandwidth and signal integrity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to influence the design and integration of optical technologies.
• Document findings, develop test plans, and support deployment decisions with data-driven recommendations.
  
  
  

Requirements

• 10–20 years of industry experience in optical networking, DWDM/ROADM, or photonics engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of optical transmission systems, signal analysis, and system-level performance metrics.
• Hands-on experience with optical test equipment, simulation tools, and vendor platforms.
• Strong understanding of ITU-T standards, OSNR, and spectral efficiency optimization.
• Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and vendor ecosystems.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to work on one of the most advanced optical infrastructures in the world. You’ll join a team of industry-leading experts, have access to cutting-edge technology, and play a key role in driving innovation in optical networking at scale.

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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