ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Full Time Optical Transport Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SAIC

Optical Transport Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Demonstrate a working level knowledge of installation and integration of fiber optic ...

SAIC

Optical Transport Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Provide engineering for optical circuit design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting efforts ... Serve as Transport Services site liaison for various locations * Update the configuration ...

United Airlines

Senior Optical Transport Engineer

Irving, TX

$73K - $174K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineer, Long Haul Wave is an experienced optical transport professional responsible for ... Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time ...

United Airlines

Senior Optical Transport Engineer

Chicago, IL

$73K - $174K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineer, Long Haul Wave is an experienced optical transport professional responsible for ... Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time ...

KCI Telecommunications

Optical Engineer

$132K - $170K/yr

Optical Network Engineer III W2 Only - No Sponsorship Offered Job Summary We are seeking a highly ... The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with optical transport networks and the ability ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All Jobsfull time JobsHealthcare JobsOptical JobsOptical Manufacturing Technician JobsFull Time Optical Transport Engineer Jobs

Full Time Optical Transport Engineer information

See salary details

$83K

$143.6K

$168.5K

How much do full time optical transport engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time optical transport 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.

What is the difference between Full Time Optical Transport Engineer vs Optical Network Technician?

AspectFull Time Optical Transport EngineerOptical Network Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications like CWNP or Cisco CCNATechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications like FOA or Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentDesign, deployment, and maintenance of optical transport networks in telecom or data centersInstallation, troubleshooting, and repair of optical equipment in field or lab settings
Employer & IndustryTelecom providers, data centers, network service companiesTelecom companies, network service providers, field service firms

Full Time Optical Transport Engineers focus on designing and maintaining optical transport networks, requiring advanced certifications and engineering knowledge. Optical Network Technicians handle installation and troubleshooting, often with technical diplomas. Both roles are essential in telecom and data center industries but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

More about Full Time Optical Transport Engineer jobs

What are the most commonly searched types of Optical Transport Engineer jobs?

The most popular types of Optical Transport Engineer jobs are:

What job categories do people searching Full Time Optical Transport Engineer jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Full Time Optical Transport Engineer jobs are:

Full Time Optical Transport Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Full Time Optical Transport Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,611 per year, or $69 per hour.

Optical Transport Engineer

SAIC

Chantilly, VA • Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 224 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2614407

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Long-Haul Network Engineer with a background in Information Technology (IT) Network Engineering and Project Management to oversee the cost, schedule, and performance activities associated with procurement of Commercial Carrier long-haul circuits.  The successful applicant will participate within a team of Systems Engineers and Technical Advisors (SETAs) overseeing the design, delivery, enhancement, and recapitalization of a large-scale, physical layer infrastructure.  Ability to travel is a requirement of this position.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The successful candidate must be able to:

  • Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed, high-capacity optical communications systems and equipment
  • Demonstrate a working level knowledge of high-speed switching layer (SONET, Carrier Ethernet) technologies and architectures
  • Demonstrate a working level knowledge of installation and integration of fiber optic telecommunications systems
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform requirements analysis, schedule reviews, and cost estimations
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct risk assessments and analysis of current and proposed architectures
  • Develop circuit specifications, test methodologies, and exercise testing techniques to verify that circuits meet all required specifications
  • Provide engineering for optical circuit design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting efforts
  • Perform technical evaluation of vendor documentation, including network designs and technical details
  • Review daily assessment reports of network health and performance, and provide technical guidance to operations personnel and vendors as necessary to resolve network performance issues
  • Independently interact with network and transport services providers to resolve network anomalies and performance issues
  • Serve as Transport Services site liaison for various locations
  • Update the configuration management database for the customer's transport network
  • Successfully work independently, as well as within team dynamics

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Work experience in the areas detailed in the Description of Duties of more than eleven (11) years in lieu of a degree may be considered
  • 10-years’ experience with high-speed Terrestrial Telecommunications systems
  • PMP certification is a plus, but not required
  • ITIL certification is a plus, but not required
  • Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with current poly

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

What SAIC employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply