Optical And Transport Lead Test Engineer

Overview

Seeking an Optical and Transport Lead Test Engineer to join our team in supporting a major client initiative. The candidate will work all aspects of TDM legacy network support and migration/integration with the optical network equipment of DOD’s existing 100G capable global transport network, and expansion to 400G capability. The candidate will work in the lab to test and validate key TDM equipment and its integration with Optical nodes and provide connectivity to various other programs in DISN lab such as MPLS and Secure network transport. As part of a Tier 3 Test Engineering support team, the candidate will support the DISA operations with any operational issues that will have to validated and resolve as chronic issues, requiring lab support, ad-hoc testing, and resolution of chronic issue working in collaboration with the vendor and other Lead Test and design engineers.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks – Based on the direction from the client –

· Based on the direction from the client develop test plans, conduct testing, and produce relevant test reports and implementation plans.

· Provide day-to-day support for lab connectivity for various Test Engineers and programs that rely on transport connectivity.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of optical systems.

· Perform system design, modeling, simulation, and testing.

· Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to optical systems

· Support on-site and off-site testing with various TDM and Optical vendors.

· Integrate test support with IP/MPLS engineers for Provider edge core transport connections.

· Interface with operations and vendors for tier II escalations in the implementation of developed deployment and Wavelength Plans.

· Support Planning and test plans of supporting legacy network access migration of various interfaces, circuits, and vendor equipment to next generation transport-Ethernet (NGT-E)

· Stay updated with the latest advancements in optical engineering technologies

Required Experience/Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field

· Strong knowledge of optical principles and concepts

· Minimum 10+ years’ experience working with OTN/Packet switching, Optical core backbones and DWDM equipment in a lab environment involving test and validation of various vendor/manufacturer equipment based on the design and architecture developed by client optical architects.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the planning of fiber paths, characterization, acceptance testing of new paths from the vendors.

· Support transition efforts from legacy TDM to next generation emerging transport technologies such as OTN/Packet switching, and Optical Transport System (a.k.a. DWDM).

· Wave planning, and Next Generation Transports over MPLS-TP is preferred, but not a requirement.

· Familiarity with ITU-T, OIF and IETF standards. Knowledge of transport protocols such as ITU-T G.709, Layer 1/Layer 2 protocols, and Ethernet. Familiarity with QPSK, QAM is highly desirable.

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

US Citizenship is a MUST·

Active Secret clearance

· Minimum (approx. 10%) travel expected.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

· Prior experience with DWDM and Optical Manufacturer such as Ciena and Cisco is a must.

· Prior experience with TDM equipment such as Cisco 15440 (MSPP) and Sycamore SN9K and SN16K is a must.

· Prior experience with next generation transport utilizing MPLS-TP is desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $134,748.00 - $144,065.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• The position is for US Citizens only. Are you a US Citizen?

Ability to Relocate:

• Ft. Meade, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person