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

Robust 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.

📌 Senior Optical Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 VOCUS
📍 Melbourne