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# Senior Optical Network Engineer

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Pearl River, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Synchronous Optical Networking, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), IP Routing, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Planning and Design, Cisco
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc45682466f629f5fd85c3240db24d485

## About the Role

* Strong experience in optical networking, DWDM, fiber optics, and optical transport engineering.
 * Hands-on experience designing, installing, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting optical networks.
 * Experience with outside-plant fiber, SONET/TDM, Ethernet/MPLS, and microwave/RF telecommunications.
 * Familiarity with Cisco ONS 15454, CTP, and EPNM.
 * Knowledge of utility telecommunications, substations, and critical infrastructure environments.
 * Experience with optical network testing, including OTDR, BERT, and optical power measurements.
 * Familiarity with SCADA, EMS, RTU, and OT environments.
 * Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required.
 * Ability to travel to field sites and participate in emergency and on-call activities.
 * Ability to work three days onsite and two days remotely.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a Senior Optical/DWDM Telecom Engineer who has designed optical transport networks, developed engineering documentation, physically connected fiber and equipment onsite, performed optical testing, commissioned systems, and resolved field-level network issues.
Important: Prioritize candidates with strong DWDM, fiber-optic engineering, optical network design, and hands-on field implementation experience. Candidates whose backgrounds focus primarily on Cisco/IP routing and switching, with little or no practical optical/DWDM experience, are not a good fit.

## Description

Client is seeking a Senior Optical Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience in optical networking, DWDM, fiber-optic transport, and telecommunications engineering. The role involves designing, implementing, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting optical transport networks supporting critical utility infrastructure.
This is a hands-on Optical/DWDM Telecom Engineering and Field Engineering position, requiring both network design expertise and practical field experience at substations and remote sites.