Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT Engineer

Our team is growing our Optical Hardware Integration and DWDM transmission capacity and as such is seeking a Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT engineer to work in our cutting edge DWDM optical transmission lab, characterizing DWDM transmission with high speed optical transponders in long-haul and metro optical networks. Work also could include subsea cable characterization, commissioning, integration, and field support.

 

• Planning and execution of transmission tests on DWDM  line systems 
• Development and modelling of link engineering rules 
• Analyze results and perform experimental transmission tests that drive Architecture and System Engineering decisions 
• Setup and maintenance of  optical test beds 
• Work may include characterizing and acceptance test of customer links 
• Interface with customers, perform customer demos 
• Operation and revision of test automation software (LabVIEW, HP VEE, Visual Basic, Python) and AI tools 
• Extensive hands-on lab work 
• Documentation of test results 
• Presenting and articulating results to customers and colleagues 
  
   

You have:

• Minimum MS in EE or Physics or equivalent work experience in optical or electrical engineering 
• Minimun 6 years of related experience
• Experience in the use of AI for programming, data analysis and test plan development
• An understanding of subsea optical cable design is a plus. 
• Experience and expertise in high speed optical transmission 
• Experience in DWDM system design, architecture, and testing 
• Practical experience in development and modelling of link engineering rules and optical network characteristics 
• Familiarity with Nokia optical products is a plus 
• Experience with optical transmission test equipment including Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Bit Error Rate test sets, optical power meters, and high-speed scopes 
• Familiarity with test automation and scripting software including Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic and HP VEE 
• Familiarity with optical simulation tools