Senior Optical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
The Optical Engineering team sits within Vocus’ Network Engineering business unit with this role reporting to the Manager Optical Engineering. This team is accountable for the Engineering outcomes across Vocus Optical Networks including Intercapital, Regional, Metro and Submarine systems. This team works closely with other Engineering teams such as IP Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Product Engineering and Network and Capacity Planning. Outside of Engineering, this team works closely with Technology Operations, Carrier Relations and Procurement. This role requires an NV1 Clearance.
Key responsibilities
Optical Engineering Subject Matter Expert
Design DWDM networks in terrestrial and submarine networks
Documentation of standards and design
Work with vendors such as Ciena, Nokia, Adtran, or similar optical platform providers on both technical and commercial outcomes
Evaluate new technologies and software releases
Participate in technology roadmaps and standardisation activities
Ensure solutions deliver efficient and functional outcomes
Lead business case development and execution for transmission projects
Define and maintain the roadmap and lifecycle for transmission functions
Escalation point for Operational teams
Ensure that design outcomes are operationally acceptable and lead to KPI target adherence
Ensure solutions are well supported by automation for efficiency and quality outcomes.
Requirements
Significant technical experience and background in DWDM technologies in a Service Provider environment
Strong knowledge of DWDM, ROADM architectures, Optical Transport Networks (OTN), Fibre optics and transmission theory
Minimum 5 years experience with optical vendors and long-haul transmission networks. Experience with submarine networks SLTE.
Strong understanding of Industry Standards and Best Practice for efficient network design
Pragmatic approach with a bias to action
Excellent written and oral skills ensuring high-quality documentation and effective communication
Ability and willingness to hold required security clearances.