Hybrid Optical Network Engineer – DWDM & OTN

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

competitive salary

comprehensive health and retirement

professional development

hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Optical Network Engineer for a role based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending in-office collaboration with remote work to support high-capacity optical networks.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications and 5+ years of experience in optical network design, implementation, and support, with strong DWDM/OTN knowledge and experience with optical test equipment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 5+ years of optical network design, implementation, and support.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM, OTN, GMPLS, and SONET/SDH principles.
• Experience with optical test equipment (OTDRs, power meters, optical spectrum analyzers).
• Familiarity with optical NMS and protocols.

Aufgaben

• Design and engineer optical network solutions including DWDM, OTN, and Ethernet-over-Optical systems.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and new deployments.
• Troubleshoot and fault-isolate optical transport networks.
• Develop and maintain network documentation (diagrams, configurations, procedures).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Optical spectrum analyzers

NMS familiarity

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Optical Network Engineer for a role based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending in-office collaboration with remote work to support high-capacity optical networks.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications and 5+ years of experience in optical network design, implementation, and support, with strong DWDM/OTN knowledge and experience with optical test equipment.