Optical Project Engineer
Job Title: Optical Network Engineer
Location-Type: On Site (Richardson, TX)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Long-term FTE
Compensation Range: $100-120K
Job Description:
Seeking an Optical Network Engineer to lead the build, implementation, and ongoing operations of a nationwide DWDM network, establishing scalable processes and ensuring long-term network reliability.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Lead DWDM network implementation, configuration, and turn-up activities
- Develop MOPs, playbooks, and engineering documentation
- Perform site readiness assessments and coordinate issue resolution
- Execute optical channel commissioning and power optimization
- Support field teams remotely and on-site during deployments
- Manage implementation milestones, risks, and stakeholder communication
- Integrate networks with management systems (e.g., WaveSuite)
- Conduct testing, validation, and post-implementation documentation
- Transition networks into operations and support NOC onboarding
- Perform day-2 operations including upgrades, monitoring, and optimization
- Act as SME for escalations and customer-facing technical support
Requirements:
- Must-Haves:
- 5 years of optical network implementation or operations experience
- 2 years hands-on experience with Nokia GX platforms
- Strong DWDM knowledge (EDFA, Raman, power budgets, wavelength commissioning)
- Solid understanding of OTN (framing, mapping, multiplexing)
- Experience writing and executing MOPs and cutover plans
- Experience with network management systems (e.g., WaveSuite)
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel for deployments
- Nice-to-Haves:
- Nokia GX certifications or formal training
- Experience with Ciena or Nokia 1830 platforms
- Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible, CLI scripting)
- Experience in managed services or NOC environments
Benefits:
This role is eligible to enroll in both Mondo's health insurance plan and retirement plan. Mondo defers to the applicable State or local law for paid sick leave eligibility
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