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Spruce Infotech

Optical/DWDM Network Engineer

$132K - $170K/yr

Skills Required Strong understanding of Optical DWDM Transport Equipment (Infinera DTNx, Alcatel/Nokia 1830, Ciena 6500, Waveserver) Experience supporting Dark Fiber, Waves, MPLS, DIA, IPVPN Raman ...

Collabera LLC

Optical Network Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$66 - $68/hr

Optical DWDM Expertise: Deep technical understanding and hands-on experience with the rollout of large DWDM networks, optical network technologies, and optical planning/modeling tools. Candidates ...

Koch Industries

Optical System Test Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Your Job As an Optical System Test Engineer you'll lead systems engineering and lab management for our cutting-edge DWDM optical network. You'll work with external technical experts and collaborate ...

Nokia

Optical Systems Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$284K/yr

D. in Optics/Engineering/Physics + minimum 8 years of relevant work experience Your key responsibilities will include the technical leadership for a DWDM line system design, with following aspects:

Nokia

Optical Systems Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$147K - $274K/yr

... DWDM communication systems. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing new optical hardware and software platforms in collaboration with our Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering ...

FirstLight

Core Network Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

... telecommunications, carrier, or large-scale network engineering. * Strong experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting: * DWDM Transport Networks * Optical Transmission Systems * SONET ...

FirstLight

Core Network Engineer

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

... telecommunications, carrier, or large-scale network engineering. * Strong experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting: * DWDM Transport Networks * Optical Transmission Systems * SONET ...

FirstLight

Core Network Engineer

Albany, NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... telecommunications, carrier, or large-scale network engineering. * Strong experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting: * DWDM Transport Networks * Optical Transmission Systems * SONET ...

FirstLight

Core Network Engineer

Victor, NY · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

... telecommunications, carrier, or large-scale network engineering. * Strong experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting: * DWDM Transport Networks * Optical Transmission Systems * SONET ...

FirstLight

Core Network Engineer

Brunswick, ME · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

... telecommunications, carrier, or large-scale network engineering. * Strong experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting: * DWDM Transport Networks * Optical Transmission Systems * SONET ...

FirstLight

Core Network Engineer

Manchester, NH · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

... telecommunications, carrier, or large-scale network engineering. * Strong experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting: * DWDM Transport Networks * Optical Transmission Systems * SONET ...

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Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT Engineer

Murray Hill, NJ • On-site

Nokia
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
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$135K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Work in the DWDM optical transmission lab to characterize DWDM transmission with high-speed optical transponders in long-haul and metro networks.

  • Perform optical transmission tests, analyze results, and document test outcomes to support system engineering decisions.

  • Set up, operate, and maintain optical test beds, including characterization and acceptance testing of customer links.

Nokia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 101 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Our team is growing our Optical Hardware Integration and DWDM transmission capacity and as such is seeking a Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT engineer to work in our cutting edge DWDM optical transmission lab, characterizing DWDM transmission with high speed optical transponders in long-haul and metro optical networks. Work also could include subsea cable characterization, commissioning, integration, and field support.

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We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

Some of our benefits in US:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.


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Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

You have:

  • Minimum MS in EE or Physics or equivalent work experience in optical or electrical engineering
  • Minimun 6 years of related experience
  • Experience in the use of AI for programming, data analysis and test plan development
  • An understanding of subsea optical cable design is a plus.
  • Experience and expertise in high speed optical transmission
  • Experience in DWDM system design, architecture, and testing
  • Practical experience in development and modelling of link engineering rules and optical network characteristics
  • Familiarity with Nokia optical products is a plus
  • Experience with optical transmission test equipment including Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Bit Error Rate test sets, optical power meters, and high-speed scopes
  • Familiarity with test automation and scripting software including Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic and HP VEE
  • Familiarity with optical simulation tools
  • Planning and execution of transmission tests on DWDM line systems
  • Development and modelling of link engineering rules
  • Analyze results and perform experimental transmission tests that drive Architecture and System Engineering decisions
  • Setup and maintenance of optical test beds
  • Work may include characterizing and acceptance test of customer links
  • Interface with customers, perform customer demos
  • Operation and revision of test automation software (LabVIEW, HP VEE, Visual Basic, Python) and AI tools
  • Extensive hands-on lab work
  • Documentation of test results
  • Presenting and articulating results to customers and colleagues

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