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FiberLight LLC

Capacity Planning Engineer

Allen, TX · On-site

Monitor utilization across IP/MPLS, Ethernet, optical transport, DWDM, and backbone network ... Design and develop dashboards that provide actionable visibility into network utilization and ...

Nokia

System Design Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$108K - $154K/yr

Prior experience in Provisioning, Installation, and Testing of DWDM systems is an advantage ... With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ...

Nokia

System Design Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site +1

$98K - $135K/yr

With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ... Prior experience in Provisioning, Installation, and Testing of DWDM systems is an advantage.

ISG

Transportation Design Engineer

La Crosse, WI · On-site

$76K - $93K/yr

Transportation Design Engineer Department: Civil Employment Type: Full Time Location: La Crosse, WI Description Founded in 1973, ISG is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary firm delivering ...

CKL Engineers, LLC

Transportation Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$79K - $98K/yr

TRANSPORTATION DESIGN ENGINEER CKL is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about roadway design, construction, engineering, and entrepreneurship and who aspire to grow their ...

CKL Engineers, LLC

Transportation Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$79K - $98K/yr

TRANSPORTATION DESIGN ENGINEER CKL is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about roadway design, construction, engineering, and entrepreneurship and who aspire to grow their ...

CKL Engineers, LLC

Transportation Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$79K - $98K/yr

TRANSPORTATION DESIGN ENGINEER CKL is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about roadway design, construction, engineering, and entrepreneurship and who aspire to grow their ...

CKL Engineers, LLC

Transportation Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$79K - $98K/yr

TRANSPORTATION DESIGN ENGINEER CKL is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about roadway design, construction, engineering, and entrepreneurship and who aspire to grow their ...

ISG

Transportation Design Engineer

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$75K - $92K/yr

Transportation Design Engineer Department: Civil Employment Type: Full Time Location: Green Bay, WI Description Founded in 1973, ISG is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary firm delivering ...

raSmith

Transportation Design Engineer - Hybrid

Appleton, WI · On-site

$75K - $93K/yr

Enhance your career at raSmith as a Transportation Design Engineer in our Transportation Services division and discover why we're ranked #5 as a Top Workplace. raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for transport dwdm design engineer in the United States is $87,307.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $95,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Transport DWDM Design engineer?

Transport DWDM Design Engineers are professionals who design, plan, and optimize Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networks used for high-capacity optical transport. They are responsible for creating network architectures that allow multiple data signals to be transmitted simultaneously over a single optical fiber by using different wavelengths of light. Their duties include evaluating network requirements, selecting appropriate hardware, ensuring system compatibility, and troubleshooting performance issues. These engineers play a key role in enabling high-speed data communication for telecommunications companies, data centers, and large organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Transport DWDM Design engineer?

To thrive as a Transport DWDM Design Engineer, you need a solid background in optical transport networks, DWDM technology, and a degree in telecommunications or electrical engineering. Familiarity with network design tools (such as Visio or AutoCAD), optical simulation software, and industry standards like ITU-T is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure the delivery of reliable, high-capacity optical networks that meet client and industry demands.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Transport DWDM Design engineer when working on large-scale network projects?

Transport DWDM Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing network capacity demands with cost-effective solutions, ensuring compatibility between multi-vendor equipment, and navigating complex regulatory requirements. Large-scale projects may involve coordinating with cross-functional teams, addressing tight deployment timelines, and troubleshooting potential signal degradation over long distances. Staying updated on evolving optical technologies and industry standards is also essential for success in this role.

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Principal Transport and IP Network Engineer

Dallas, TX • On-site

AST SpaceMobile
Telecommunications • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Principal Transport and IP Network Engineer to support the complete networking solution within the Gateway, including switches, routers, firewalls, and the optical matrix.
This role is responsible for defining, lifecycle-managing, and documenting the network SKU across all Gateway types - including acceptance testing procedures, pass/fail criteria, and golden configurations - and for leading the networking First Office Application (FOA) for each new Gateway SKU to ensure equipment integrates with other Gateway elements such as the eNB/gNB, BPMS, NCC, and OSS systems and is ready to deploy at scale.
The ideal candidate is a deeply technical networking expert with command of carrier-grade IP, MPLS and segment routing, BGP, SDN, traffic engineering, QoS, transport resiliency, and network security, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where new Gateway designs move from lab validation to global deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Own the complete networking solution within the Gateway, including switches, routers, firewalls, and the optical matrix.
  • Define, lifecycle-manage, and document the network SKU across all Gateway types.
  • Develop and maintain acceptance testing procedures, pass/fail criteria, and golden configurations for the network SKU.
  • Support integration of networking equipment with other Gateway elements, including eNB/gNB, BPMS, NCC, and OSS systems.
  • Lead the networking First Office Application (FOA) for each new Gateway SKU.
  • Design resilient connectivity from gateways to MNO interconnects, and engineer gateway diversity and redundancy.
  • Define routing, traffic-engineering, and failover behavior, and build scalable IP address and routing architectures.
  • Establish latency, packet-loss, and jitter objectives, and define QoS for voice, messaging, and data.
  • Integrate terrestrial fiber and cloud environments, and design for gateway outage, transport failure, and congestion.
  • Implement telemetry for path-level performance and troubleshoot packet loss, asymmetric routing, and service degradation.

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in carrier-grade IP network engineering, including:
  • Design, deployment, and operations of carrier-grade IP networks, with demonstrated ownership of routing, switching, firewall, and optical transport infrastructure in a production network.
  • Defining hardware/software SKUs, acceptance test plans, and golden configurations for complex network products.
  • Leading First Office Application (FOA) or first-deployment validation efforts.
  • Hands-on competence across MPLS and segment routing, BGP and routing policy, SDN, traffic engineering, QoS, multicast, data-center and cloud networking, transport resiliency, network security, and gateway redundancy.
  • Designing resilient, redundant network architectures spanning terrestrial fiber, cloud, and remote/edge sites.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with satellite ground-segment, teleport, or other geographically distributed gateway networking environments.
  • Industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent vendor-neutral routing/switching credentials.
  • Experience working directly with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on interconnect design or interoperability testing.
  • Familiarity with NCC/OSS systems and their integration with IP transport infrastructure.
  • Experience with network telemetry, automation, and infrastructure-as-code tooling.
  • Background integrating optical transport/DWDM systems into a broader IP network architecture.

Soft Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering, product, and operations organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of technical documentation, test results, and project deliverables.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Technology Stack:
  • Carrier-grade routers, switches, and firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or equivalent platforms).
  • MPLS, segment routing, and BGP-based routing architectures.
  • SDN controllers and network automation/orchestration platforms.
  • Optical transport/matrix systems and DWDM equipment.
  • QoS and traffic-engineering frameworks for voice, messaging, and data services.
  • Network telemetry, monitoring, and path-performance analysis tools.
  • Data-center and cloud networking platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP networking constructs).
  • Network security tooling, including firewalls, ACLs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Test automation and acceptance-test frameworks for network hardware/software validation.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to work in laboratory and technical testing environments utilizing network test equipment and diagnostic tools.
  • Ability to travel periodically to support deployment, integration, testing, and operational activities.
  • Ability to safely handle and move technical equipment and hardware components when necessary.
  • Ability to capture, analyze, and document technical test procedures, results, and system performance data.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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