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Marencor

Optical Network Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$110/hr

Role: Optical Network Engineer Location: Fremont, CA Salary: $110-120k Role Description: Deployment Engineer working on Backbone Network capacity deployment. This role will be focused on network ...

Eliassen Group

Optical Network Engineer

Almont, CO

$90K - $110K/yr

Remote Our client seeks an Optical Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain large-scale optical transport infrastructure. The role will build, configure, and troubleshoot platforms such as ...

OpenAI

Optical Network Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$342K - $445K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Optical Network Engineer to lead Laser related work within our ... have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially ...

Oracle

Senior Optical Network Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103.10K - $141.20K/yr

Collaborate with engineers from L1 optical engineering team, network design, delivery and AI Ops, DC Ops, and DC build teams and program/project managers to develop milestones and deliverables ...

Meta

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

Reston, VA

$135K/yr

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment Responsibilities: * Lead the technical deployment, architecture, and execution for your team's projects within Edge Network Services (ENS) on network deployment ...

Meta

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

Denver, CO

$135K/yr

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment Responsibilities: * Lead the technical deployment, architecture, and execution for your team's projects within Edge Network Services (ENS) on network deployment ...

Meta

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

Denver, CO

$162K/yr

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment Responsibilities: * Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for your team's projects within Edge Network Services (ENS) on network deployment ...

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Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

Reston, VA

$162K/yr

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment Responsibilities: * Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution for your team's projects within Edge Network Services (ENS) on network deployment ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for director optical network engineer in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Optical Network Engineer, you need deep expertise in optical networking technologies, network architecture, and a relevant engineering degree, often supported by significant leadership experience. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like DWDM, SONET/SDH, ROADM, and network management systems, as well as certifications such as Cisco or Juniper, is highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help drive teams and projects toward successful implementation. These skills are crucial for managing complex network infrastructures and ensuring high-performance, scalable, and reliable optical networks.

How does a Director Optical Network Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network performance and reliability?

A Director Optical Network Engineer regularly works with cross-functional teams, including operations, product management, and customer support, to design, implement, and maintain high-performance optical networks. They lead technical discussions, translate business requirements into network solutions, and ensure that network upgrades or changes align with organizational goals. Effective collaboration is crucial, as it helps to quickly resolve issues, optimize network capacity, and drive innovation while maintaining service reliability. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for facilitating these collaborative efforts.

What does a Director Optical Network Engineer do?

A Director Optical Network Engineer oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of optical networking systems within an organization. They lead a team of engineers, develop strategies for network optimization, and ensure that high-speed data transmission requirements are met using technologies like DWDM and SONET. Their role also involves managing large-scale network projects, working with vendors, and ensuring network reliability and scalability to support the organization's business goals.
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Optical Network Engineer

CompQsoft,Inc .

Fort George G Meade, MD

$143.10K - $185.20K/yr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Title: Optical Network Engineer

Location: Fort Meade MD ( Hybrid)

Clearance required: Secret Clearance

Certification required by project: IAT Level 2

COMPQSOFT Inc. is seeking an Optical Network Engineer to augment our DISA test team at Fort Meade, MD. The candidate will function as a subject matter expert (SME) in testing existing and new optical network equipment for the DOD s transport network. The candidate will work developing test cases, test reports and implementation plan in evaluating engineering architectures, new technologies and approaches to unique engineering problems. Candidate will also function as a Tier III Optical engineer assisting Tier II engineers and vendors to provide solutions to resolve real world Optical network issues.
Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks:
Optical testing:
  • Analyze new/old optical transport equipment functionality and interoperability amongst various transport networks (Optical Transport Networks (OTN), Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Ethernet) and cryptographic equipment.
  • Operate various Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) test equipment in support of equipment testing.
  • Develop test cases, test reports and implementation plans based on equipment testing.
  • Perform interoperability testing between different vendors OTN equipment.
  • Perform interoperability testing between edge devices and OTN equipment.
  • Determine and provide Recommendations with supporting documentation for new equipment to be deployed /not deployed in the operational network.
  • Brief the group leads on project status.
Tier III Support:
  • Work with DISA Tier II optical engineers to identify, track, and develop solutions to complex network problems.
  • Mock-up equipment problems in the Test Lab to reproduce the problem and work toward a solution.
Engineering support:
  • Analyze new Optical transport equipment.
  • Determine/identify functional capabilities of new equipment.
  • Provide SME support in identifying equipment capabilities.
Required Experience/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree is preferred
  • Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 IAT II certification.(Should be able to obtain within 3 months from joining)
  • 5 + years of Optical systems engineering experience configuring, testing, designing, implementing, or troubleshooting telecommunication networks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate test plans and reports with Government and equipment vendors.
  • Able to work with strict deadlines.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office suite to include Word, Excel, and Visio technical drawing program.
  • Ability to work along with no or little assistance to complete equipment testing.
  • Ability to work in a group to achieve the common goal to resolve complex network issues.
  • Extensive knowledge of Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) technologies.
  • Experience with SONET, DWDM, Time-division multiplexing (TDM) and Ethernet technologies.

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