Senior Optical Network Engineer

Peraton • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

Peraton is seeking a skilled Optical Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support its growing high-speed fiber optic infrastructure. The role requires hands-on expertise with Ciena platforms and the Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS).

The engineer will apply optical engineering expertise across fiber propagation, coherent detection, optical amplification and switching, link engineering, impairments, and measurement science to ensure sensing functions coexist with communications performance. The position also uses laboratory skills such as setup design, optical alignment, calibration, and uncertainty analysis.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of IT-related experience with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or a related discipline; alternatively, 15 years of total IT-related experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of high-speed photonics, optical system design, and integrated photonics.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher, such as Security+.
• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 RLS DWDM/OTN, Ciena WaveServer, and Route Switch platforms.
• Experience with Ciena Site Manager MCP/Navigator Software.
• Experience with Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support high-speed fiber optic infrastructure.
• Apply optical engineering expertise to ensure sensing functions coexist with communications performance.
• Use laboratory skills including setup design, optical alignment, calibration, and uncertainty analysis.
• Provide highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior