Optical Engineer III

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design Packages (EDPs): Create, review, and maintain EDPs for optical network builds on Ciena RLS and Nokia GX platforms, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation of network design, configuration, and testing requirements.
Methods of Procedure (MOPs): Write, review, and maintain MOPs for optical network deployment, turn-up, and testing activities, ensuring that procedures are clear, concise, and follow industry best practices.
Remote Turn-Up and Testing: Provide remote support for optical turn-up and testing activities, utilizing expertise in Ciena RLS and Nokia GX platforms to troubleshoot issues and ensure successful deployment.
Deployment Activity Support: Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and field partners to plan and coordinate deployment schedules and activities, ensuring timely and efficient completion of projects.

Required Qualifications

Hands-on Experience: Hands-on experience with Ciena RLS and Nokia GX platforms, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Optical Network Deployment Experience: Proven record of supporting long-haul and metro optical network deployments, including experience with fiber optic cable systems, DWDM, OTN, and optical transport systems.
EDP and MOP Creation: Practical experience creating and executing EDPs and MOPs for optical network deployments, including knowledge of industry-standard templates and formats.
Coordination and Communication: Experience coordinating with vendors, field teams, and operations, including strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Technical Writing: Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to create clear, concise, and well-structured documentation.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
Time Management: Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Location:

For the Optical Engineer III position, the location options are Reston, VA, Denver, CO, and Remote East Coast.
For those based in Reston and Denver, there is an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week.
The specific in-office days are typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the third day being flexible based on team needs and collaboration requirements.
Remote work is also an option for candidates on the East Coast, providing flexibility in work arrangements.

Documentation and Compliance: Ensure accurate documentation, process handover, and compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.

Salary Range
$85,120.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary)

Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)
Nationwide Vision provided through VSP
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
Corporate Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
401k Plan
Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
Paid Holidays
Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law

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