Optical Engineer III

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 Meta's standards, policies, and procedures.

Salary Range

• 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