Optical Engineer III

🏢 Astreya · all Astreya jobs
📍 United States
💰 USD 85,120 - 134,400 / annual
📅 Posted 2026-08-01 · via Himalayas
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What this Job Entails:

The Optical Engineer III will help monitor the network and troubleshoot network issues, and ensure we are able to provide guaranteed performance and capacity to our products.
Scope:

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Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

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Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of their specialty

- Works on problems of a diverse scope

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Receives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

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Monitor Optical Long Haul and Metro networks and troubleshoot a variety of issues in a timely manner.

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Perform fault isolation based on the troubleshooting outcome.

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Coordinate with smart hands and optical equipment manufacturers to resolve issues and restore service.

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Work cross-functionally and cross-regionally with other optical and network operational support teams.

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Partner with and escalate to, various internal teams in pursuant of restoring service and limiting impact.

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Manage and escalate critical events while communicating clearly and concisely.

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Document and optimize operational processes and procedures.

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Contribute to the creation of monitors, alerts, dashboards and metrics to drive continuous improvements.

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Identify areas for automation and create or participate in the solution with scripting or coding skills.

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Support deployment, and move, add, change teams.

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Partner with audit teams to ensure accurate inventory and documentation.

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Document and follow RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendors.

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Detect and diagnose various error/failure conditions across an array of server types.

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Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

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Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise

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Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

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Experience working with geometrical and physical optics, radiometry and lens design

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Understanding of optical design and tolerance analysis

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Deep understanding of stray light analysis and non-sequential ray trace tools

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Knowledge about building and testing optical systems

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Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with laser systems

- Experience with CAD software such as

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Understanding of design for manufacturing and/or assembly

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

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Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

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Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

- Must be able to use a computer

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Must have the ability to communicate effectively

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Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range
$85,120.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary)
- Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.

- Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

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