Orion Innovation

Optical Network Engineer

Orion Innovation$90K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience in optical networking, particularly with DWDM/ROADM or photonics engineering.
  • In-depth knowledge of optical transmission systems and performance metrics.
  • Hands-on experience with optical test equipment and simulation tools.
  • Strong understanding of ITU-T standards and spectral efficiency.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and vendor ecosystems.
  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate optical component specifications for compliance with industry standards.
  • Assess transmission performance over DWDM and ROADM networks.
  • Conduct OSNR analysis to ensure design tolerances are met.
  • Optimize spectral shaping for enhanced bandwidth and signal integrity.
  • Partner with teams and vendors to influence optical technology design and integration.
  • Document findings and develop test plans for deployment decisions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead critical evaluations in optical technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry vendors.
  • Engage in the design and integration of next-gen transport networks.
  • Contribute to data-driven deployment decisions in network engineering.
Full Job Description
Summary:

Seeking a highly experienced Optical Network Engineer to lead the evaluation and optimization of optical technologies across our next-generation transport networks. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the in-depth technical analysis of optical specifications, transmission performance, OSNR characteristics, and spectral shaping strategies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate optical component specifications for compliance with industry standards and vendor documentation.
  • Assess end-to-end transmission performance over complex DWDM and ROADM networks.
  • Conduct detailed OSNR (Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio) analysis and ensure alignment with design tolerances.
  • Optimize spectral shaping to maximize bandwidth and signal integrity.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to influence the design and integration of optical technologies.
  • Document findings, develop test plans, and support deployment decisions with data-driven recommendations.


Requirements:
  • 8-10 years of industry experience in optical networking, DWDM/ROADM, or photonics engineering.
  • In-depth knowledge of optical transmission systems, signal analysis, and system-level performance metrics.
  • Hands-on experience with optical test equipment, simulation tools, and vendor platforms.
  • Strong understanding of ITU-T standards, OSNR, and spectral efficiency optimization.
  • Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and vendor ecosystems.
  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

About Orion Innovation

Orion Innovation is a global technology services firm that provides IT solutions and services to businesses across various industries. The company offers digital transformation, product engineering, data analytics, cloud computing, and other IT services to help businesses improve their operations and achieve their goals. Orion Innovation has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients in industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and more.
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