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Cigna

Software Engineering Advisor - eviCore

Franklin, TN · Remote

$113K - $135K/yr

As a Software Engineering Advisor, you will play a critical role in building and optimizing ... or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Cigna

Software Engineering Advisor

Franklin, TN · Remote

Required Experience & Education * 5 plus years of overall software engineering experience ... or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

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What is the difference between Remote Fiber Optics Engineer vs Fiber Optic Technician?

AspectRemote Fiber Optics EngineerFiber Optic Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, certifications like FOA Certified Fiber Optic SpecialistHigh school diploma or equivalent, certifications like FOA Fiber Optic Installer
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and troubleshooting remotely or in offices, often collaborating virtuallyOn-site installation, splicing, and maintenance of fiber optic cables
Industry UsageTelecommunications, data centers, network providersTelecom companies, internet service providers, construction projects

The Remote Fiber Optics Engineer focuses on designing and testing fiber optic systems remotely, requiring engineering credentials and analytical skills. In contrast, the Fiber Optic Technician performs hands-on installation and maintenance on-site. Both roles are essential in the fiber optic industry but differ mainly in work environment and responsibilities.

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Applied Scientist, Optical (contract)

Zetta Technologies

Nashville, TN • On-site, Remote

$12K/mo

Contractor

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

At Zetta Technologies, our mission is to create the world's most resilient and sustainable optical communications network. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that will define the next generation of fiber optics.
We are prioritizing candidates in the DC Area and Nashville, but candidates from other locations will be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Validate key technologies involved in next generation fiber optic connections, technical roadmap planning, and key technical solution design and selection;
  • Research and development of optical interconnection related network control, management, monitoring, and other automation requirements, to improve network operation and maintenance efficiency.

Qualifications
  • Master's degree or above, major in fiber optics communication, optical networking, optoelectronics, communication/electronic engineering
  • Solid theoretical understanding of fiber optic communication systems including propagation modeling, optical amplifiers, optical and optoelectronic devices
  • Experience with optical networking design software or fiber optic communication system analysis software, such as VPIphotonics/Optiwave, etc
  • Familiar with IEEE802.3, Optical Transport Networking ITU-T recommendations , and OIF standards
  • Interested/have experience with hardware design, such as PCB hardware design experience, and have the ability to select and design optical and electronic chips and devices
  • Working knowledge of computer networking the TCP/IP protocol stack, and those with some knowledge of software programming ability are preferred.

Salary
  • $12,500 / month, minimum three-month contract

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