Optical Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, May 26, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To ensure guaranteed performance and capacity for products, the full-time Optical Engineer III will monitor Optical Long Haul and Metro networks, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with various teams to restore service in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities:
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Optical Long Haul and Metro networks, performing fault isolation as needed
  • Coordinate with smart hands and optical equipment manufacturers to resolve issues and restore service
  • Document operational processes and contribute to the creation of monitors, alerts, and metrics for continuous improvement
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S/B.A) and 5 to 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with geometrical and physical optics, radiometry, and lens design
  • Deep understanding of stray light analysis and non-sequential ray trace tools
  • Knowledge of building and testing optical systems
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with other optical and network operational support teams

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