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# Optical Transport Field Engineer

- **Company:** ADEX Corporation
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Complex Networks, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Installation Services, System Testing, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/7e205763-440c-4614-8057-e0629449c825/optical-transport-field-engineer

## About the Role

Energetic self-starters that love working on challenging projects with strong communication skills and experience planning network deployments/augmentations.

Teamwork Environment
Field Engineers are part of a close-knit team that loves to solve problems for our customers, and teammates. Their focus on continued skill & knowledge development for themselves and the team is paramount to success., * 3+ years of Telecom experience required

 * 4-year degree or equivalent industry experience
 * Willingness to travel up to 75%

## Description

In this role, you will be at the forefront of deploying advanced packet-optical transport networks and related infrastructure for the largest and most complex network operators in the US. This is a dynamic, travel-intense position and requires 50-75% travel to customer sites to install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment and fiber optic cabling. As a Field Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful deployment and integration of cutting-edge network solutions. Your responsibilities will include performing network installations, conducting Fiber Optic Characterization (FOC) analysis, executing network migrations, and comprehensive testing. We are seeking a candidate with a strong technical background in network engineering, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the flexibility to thrive in a travel-heavy role., Field engineers can expect to travel between 50% and 75%. Travel can be anywhere in the U.S., with options for international locales. Trip duration can range from 1 to 3 weeks and focus on a metropolitan region or inter-regional/long-haul distances., * Collaborate with Internal and External Project Teams to:

 + Provide technical and logistical solutions in the field
 + Proactively identify and address potential risks
 + Execute projects per the Statement of Work, and work with customers to pivot as necessary
 * Perform network deployment functions in the factory & field
 + Configuration
 + Integration and Migration
 + Testing of complex packet-optical networks
 + Remote technical support
 * Training of junior field engineers/customers
 + Continually train on new technologies related to optical networking
 + Provide training to junior employees beginning their optical networking career
 + Hands-on training for customers
 * Act as Deployment Lead
 + Perform a lead role during network deployments
 + Organize and plan for successful projects
 * Demonstrate advanced proficiency at completing the following tasks:
 + Site Surveys & Technical Documentation
 + Fiber Optic Characterization (FOC)
 + Office 365 (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Visio, Word, etc.)
 + Equipment Installation involving:
o Vendor specific requirements
o LRT/Customer labeling and installation standards

 + Equipment Integration
o Advanced knowledge of provisioning on multiple optical platforms such as Ciena 6500/RSP, Nokia 1830/IPD, and Infinera XTM/GX, etc.

 + Network Test & Turn-up
o Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting and testing optical networks for long haul, metro, and regional architectures