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
- Solid 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.

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📌 Senior Optical Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 VOCUS
📍 Melbourne