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Optical Network Design Engineer

NOKIA
US Annual Base Salary Range * $ 110,027.27 - 204,336.36 USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Texas, Dallas
3201 Olympus Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025

Are you passionate about optical networks and eager to contribute to cutting-edge telecommunications projects? Nokia is seeking talented Optical Network Integration Engineers to join our team in North America. This role offers a dynamic environment where you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality optical network integration services to our clients. You'll be involved in every stage of the process, from initial design and planning to commissioning and testing. If you have a strong understanding of network configuration, capacity planning, and troubleshooting, and enjoy working collaboratively with customers and field engineers, we encourage you to apply. Join us and make a real impact in the world of optical networks!


  • Work closely with customers and outside contractors to collect, analyze, and approve outside plant fiber optic characterization data.
  • Review, modify and validate optical network designs.
  • Create network commissioning files and network test procedures. Review these procedures with customers and Nokia field engineers.
  • Turn-up and test the 1830 Optical equipment in the Customer's network and t roubleshoot issues that arise.
  • Create turnover packages to summarize final as-built network configurations and test results in order to obtain customer acceptance.

You have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science (Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred). Prefer 5+ years of network integration, technical support or systems test experience with optic networks.
  • Technical knowledge/expertise in the following areas: - WDM, CWDM, Optical networking
  • CLI and TL1 Command Sets.
  • Ethernet, Switching and Routing Protocols, IP over Optical, Layer II Switching
  • Test Gear (Familiarily with Fiberscopes, Fiber Cleaning, Power Meter, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, Chromatic Dispersion, Polarization Mode Dispersion and Signal Transmission / Bit Error Rate testing).
  • Microsoft Office, Putty, FTP/SFTP/TFTP Servers

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Technical knowledge/expertise with the Nokia1830 Platform (1830PSS, 1830 EPT, 1830 NFM-T/WS-NOC), Infinera, or equivalent optical product lines from other vendors.
  • Scripting and/or Programming skills such as Python
  • Solid organizational, communications, interpersonal and time management skills, be able to work with little or no supervision and also be able to move back and forth between and meet closely spaced deadlines for high quality deliverables on several concurrent projects.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:



  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark


At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:


  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program


The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.( Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
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