Senior Optical Network Engineer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

We are seeking a skilled Optical Network Engineer with hands-on expertise in Ciena platforms and Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) to design, deploy, and support our growing high-speed fiber optic infrastructure.

 

In this role, you will apply optical engineering expertise—spanning fiber propagation, coherent detection, optical amplification, optical switching, link engineering, impairments, and measurement science—to ensure sensing functions coexist with communications performance. You will also leverage hands-on laboratory skills, including setup design, optical alignment, calibration, and uncertainty analysis.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of IT related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline is required. Fifteen (15) years total of IT related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of high-speed photonics and optical system design and integrated photonics.
• Experience providing highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.
• Active DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher is required (i.e. Security+).
• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.