Richardson, TX - Salary Range 80-110k
Job Brief
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field Engineer to join their team in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will be at the forefront of deploying advanced packet-optical transport networks and related infrastructure for the largest and most complex network operators in the US. This is a dynamic, travel-intense position and requires 50-75% travel to customer sites to install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment and fiber optic cabling. As a Field Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful deployment and integration of cutting-edge network solutions. Your responsibilities will include performing network installations, conducting Fiber Optic Characterization (FOC) analysis, executing network migrations, and comprehensive testing.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Internal and External Project Teams to:
- Provide technical and logistical solutions in the field
- Proactively identify and address potential risks
- Execute projects per the Statement of Work, and work with customers to pivot as necessary
- Perform network deployment functions in the factory & field
- Configuration
- Integration and Migration
- Testing of complex packet-optical networks
- Remote technical support
- Training of junior field engineers/customers
- Continually train on new technologies related to optical networking
- Provide training to junior employees beginning their optical networking career
- Hands-on training for customers
- Act as Deployment Lead
- Perform a lead role during network deployments
- Organize and plan for successful projects
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency at completing the following tasks:
- Site Surveys & Technical Documentation
- Fiber Optic Characterization (FOC)
- Office 365 (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Visio, Word, etc.)
- Equipment Installation involving:
- Vendor specific requirements
- LRT/Customer labeling and installation standards
- Equipment Integration
- Advanced knowledge of provisioning on multiple optical platforms such as Ciena 6500/RSP, Nokia 1830/IPD, and Infinera XTM/GX, etc.
- Network Test & Turn-up
- Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting and testing optical networks for long haul, metro, and regional architectures
Requirements
- 3+ years of Telecom experience required
- 4-year degree or equivalent industry experience
- Willingness to travel up to 75%