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Senior Optical Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$125K - $135K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Optical Engineer
Vultr
• Design and engineer optical transport solutions using DWDM, ROADM, OTN, and Carrier Ethernet technologies • Configure, commission, and troubleshoot optical networking platforms from vendors such as Ciena, ADVA, Nokia, XKL, Smart Optics, and Tejas • Perform optical power analysis, span engineering, and link budget calculations • Support installation and turn-up of optical circuits including 100G, 400G, 800G and beyond • Conduct network acceptance testing and service validation using OTDRs, optical spectrum analyzers, BER testers, power meters, and fiber inspection scopes • Troubleshoot fiber impairments including attenuation, dispersion, reflection, dirty connectors, and signal degradation • Lead network maintenance activities, software upgrades, migrations, and outage recovery efforts • Provide Tier III technical support for NOC, field operations, and customer escalations • Develop MOPs (Methods of Procedure), engineering standards, and technical documentation • Train junior engineers and field technicians on optical networking technologies and best practices
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of experience supporting optical transport and fiber optic networks
- Strong knowledge of DWDM/CWDM systems, ROADM architecture, OTN switching, Carrier Ethernet, TCP/IP networking, MPLS fundamentals, and SONET/SDH
- Hands-on experience with optical test equipment including OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber microscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, and BER testers
- Experience performing fiber cleaning, connector inspection, and troubleshooting optical loss issues
- Ability to read and interpret fiber route diagrams, KMZ files, schematics, and optical engineering documentation
- Strong understanding of optical impairments, amplification, dispersion, and wavelength management
- Experience with coherent optics and 100G/400G/800G transmission systems
- Experience with major optical platforms (Ciena 6500/Waveserver, Nokia, XKL, Smart Optics, Infinera, ADVA, Tejas)
- Coordinate with third-party providers and facility operators like Lumen or Digital Realty to manage LOA submissions, cross-connect implementation, and the verification of new service activations.
- Familiarity with Linux, scripting, or network automation tools
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Willingness to travel and support after-hours maintenance windows when required
Benefits
- Excellent Medical Benefits w/ 100% company-paid premiums for employee only plan + 100% company-paid dental & vision premiums
- 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
- 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + take your birthday off
- Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year & 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
- $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each following year for new equipment
- Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
- Company-paid Wellable subscription
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