Optical Network Engineer

Full Time

Middletown, New Jersey, United StatesPosted 6 days ago

Role Overview

Orion Innovation is hiring a Optical Network Engineer. This is a full-time role in Middletown, New Jersey. Part of Orion Innovation's Qa hiring, posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Qa roles is $97k-$145k (based on 500 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job 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.

Summary:

Seeking 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate optical component specifications for compliance with industry standards and vendor documentation.
Assess end-to-end transmission performance over complex DWDM and ROADM networks.
Conduct detailed OSNR (Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio) analysis and ensure alignment with design tolerances.
Optimize spectral shaping to maximize bandwidth and signal integrity.
Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to influence the design and integration of optical technologies.
Document findings, develop test plans, and support deployment decisions with data-driven recommendations.

Requirements:

8-10 years of industry experience in optical networking, DWDM/ROADM, or photonics engineering.
In-depth knowledge of optical transmission systems, signal analysis, and system-level performance metrics.
Hands-on experience with optical test equipment, simulation tools, and vendor platforms.
Strong understanding of ITU-T standards, OSNR, and spectral efficiency optimization.
Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and vendor ecosystems.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Orion 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.

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How do I apply for the Optical Network Engineer position at Orion Innovation?

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Where is the Optical Network Engineer position at Orion Innovation located?

This position is based in Middletown, New Jersey. Orion Innovation has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Optical Network Engineer at Orion Innovation earn?

Orion Innovation has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Optical Network Engineer role at Orion Innovation posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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