Senior Optical Network Test Engineer - Tier III SME

CompQsoft Inc; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPQSOFT Inc. is seeking an Optical Network Test Engineer to augment the DISA test team at Fort Meade, MD.

The engineer will function as an SME for testing optical network equipment for the DoD transport network, developing test cases, reports and implementation plans. The role requires experience with DWDM, OTN, SONET, TDM and Ethernet, plus the ability to work with government and vendors to resolve real-world issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Security+ or equivalent 8570 IAT II certification (within 3 months).
• 5+ years Optical systems engineering experience in testing, designing, or troubleshooting telecom networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for test plans and reports with Govt and vendors.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and with minimal assistance.

Responsibilities

• Test optical transport equipment for compatibility across OTN, SONET, Ethernet and cryptographic gear.
• Operate BERT test equipment for equipment testing.
• Develop test cases, reports and implementation plans based on testing.
• Perform interoperability testing between vendors’ OTN equipment and edge devices.
• Provide SME support to resolve complex network issues in collaboration with DISA Tier II engineers.

Skills

Communication

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Independent problem solving

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

COMPQSOFT Inc. is seeking an Optical Network Test Engineer to augment the DISA test team at Fort Meade, MD.

The engineer will function as an SME for testing optical network equipment for the DoD transport network, developing test cases, reports and implementation plans. The role requires experience with DWDM, OTN, SONET, TDM and Ethernet, plus the ability to work with government and vendors to resolve real-world issues.