Senior Optical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and develop optical transport solutions utilizing DWDM, ROADM, OTN, and Carrier Ethernet technologies.

• Set up, configure, and resolve issues with optical networking platforms from providers such as Ciena, ADVA, Nokia, XKL, Smart Optics, and Tejas.

• Conduct optical power assessments, span engineering, and link budget computations.

• Assist in the installation and activation of optical circuits, including 100G, 400G, 800G, and higher.

• Execute network acceptance testing and service validation using OTDRs, optical spectrum analyzers, BER testers, power meters, and fiber inspection scopes.

• Diagnose fiber impairments such as attenuation, dispersion, reflection, dirty connectors, and signal degradation.

• Oversee network maintenance activities, software upgrades, transitions, and outage recovery operations.

• Deliver Tier III technical support for NOC, field operations, and customer escalations.

• Create MOPs (Methods of Procedure), engineering standards, and technical documentation.

• Mentor junior engineers and field technicians on optical networking technologies and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supporting optical transport and fiber optic networks.

• In-depth knowledge of DWDM/CWDM systems, ROADM architecture, OTN switching, Carrier Ethernet, TCP/IP networking, MPLS fundamentals, and SONET/SDH.

• Practical experience with optical testing equipment including OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber microscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, and BER testers.

• Experience in fiber cleaning, connector inspections, and troubleshooting optical loss challenges.

• Capability to read and interpret fiber route diagrams, KMZ files, schematics, and optical engineering documents.

• Strong comprehension of optical impairments, amplification, dispersion, and wavelength management.

• Background in coherent optics and 100G/400G/800G transmission systems.

• Experience with major optical platforms such as Ciena 6500/Waveserver, Nokia, XKL, Smart Optics, Infinera, ADVA, and Tejas.

• Collaborate with third-party providers and facility operators like Lumen or Digital Realty to manage LOA submissions, cross-connect implementation, and verification of new service activations.

• Familiarity with Linux, scripting, or network automation tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Willingness to travel and support after-hours maintenance windows when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits with 100% company-paid premiums for employee-only plans, as well as 100% company-paid dental and vision premiums.

• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting.

• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 annually.

• 11 Holidays plus Paid Time Off Accrual, Rollover Plan, and the option to take your birthday off.

• Commitment is valued at Vultr! Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries, plus 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years, along with an Anniversary Bonus each year.

• $500 first-year remote office setup, followed by $400 each subsequent year for new equipment.

• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month.

• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month.

• Company-paid Wellable subscription.