{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e04d76f83d5855a1946558fc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e04d76f83d5855a1946558fc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e04d76f83d5855a1946558fc","title":"Optical Network Engineer","description":"Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.\n\nSummary\nSeeking a highly experienced Optical Network Engineer to lead the evaluation and optimization of optical technologies across our next-generation transport networks. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the in-depth technical analysis of optical specifications, transmission performance, OSNR characteristics, and spectral shaping strategies.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nEvaluate optical component specifications for compliance with industry standards and vendor documentation.\n\nAssess end-to-end transmission performance over complex DWDM and ROADM networks.\n\nConduct detailed OSNR (Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio) analysis and ensure alignment with design tolerances.\n\nOptimize spectral shaping to maximize bandwidth and signal integrity.\n\nPartner with cross-functional teams and vendors to influence the design and integration of optical technologies.\n\nDocument findings, develop test plans, and support deployment decisions with data-driven recommendations.\n\nRequirements\n\n8-10 years of industry experience in optical networking, DWDM/ROADM, or photonics engineering.\n\nIn-depth knowledge of optical transmission systems, signal analysis, and system-level performance metrics.\n\nHands-on experience with optical test equipment, simulation tools, and vendor platforms.\n\nStrong understanding of ITU-T standards, OSNR, and spectral efficiency optimization.\n\nProven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and vendor ecosystems.\n\nExcellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.\n\nOrion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nCandidate Privacy Policy\n\nOrion Systems Integrators, LLC and its subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively, \"Orion\", \"we\" or \"us\") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Candidate Privacy Policy (orioninc.com) (\"Notice\") explains:\n\nWhat information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;\n\nHow we handle that information; and\n\nHow to access and update that information.\n\nYour use of Orion services is governed by any applicable terms in this notice and our general Privacy Policy.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Middletown","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T03:17:52.179Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"},{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Optical Network Engineer","description":"Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.\n\nSummary\nSeeking a highly experienced Optical Network Engineer to lead the evaluation and optimization of optical technologies across our next-generation transport networks. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the in-depth technical analysis of optical specifications, transmission performance, OSNR characteristics, and spectral shaping strategies.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nEvaluate optical component specifications for compliance with industry standards and vendor documentation.\n\nAssess end-to-end transmission performance over complex DWDM and ROADM networks.\n\nConduct detailed OSNR (Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio) analysis and ensure alignment with design tolerances.\n\nOptimize spectral shaping to maximize bandwidth and signal integrity.\n\nPartner with cross-functional teams and vendors to influence the design and integration of optical technologies.\n\nDocument findings, develop test plans, and support deployment decisions with data-driven recommendations.\n\nRequirements\n\n8-10 years of industry experience in optical networking, DWDM/ROADM, or photonics engineering.\n\nIn-depth knowledge of optical transmission systems, signal analysis, and system-level performance metrics.\n\nHands-on experience with optical test equipment, simulation tools, and vendor platforms.\n\nStrong understanding of ITU-T standards, OSNR, and spectral efficiency optimization.\n\nProven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and vendor ecosystems.\n\nExcellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.\n\nOrion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nCandidate Privacy Policy\n\nOrion Systems Integrators, LLC and its subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively, \"Orion\", \"we\" or \"us\") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Candidate Privacy Policy (orioninc.com) (\"Notice\") explains:\n\nWhat information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;\n\nHow we handle that information; and\n\nHow to access and update that information.\n\nYour use of Orion services is governed by any applicable terms in this notice and our general Privacy Policy.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-03T03:17:52.179Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T03:17:52.179Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Middletown","addressRegion":"NJ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e04d76f83d5855a1946558fc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e04d76f83d5855a1946558fc"}}