Optical Engineer at Zora Communications Limited (ZoraCom)

Position Overview:

• Zora Communications Limited is seeking a talented and passionate DWDM Engineer to join our dynamic team.
• As a DWDM Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, and optimization of our advanced DWDM-based optical communication systems.

Responsibilities:

• plan, and implement DWDM-based optical networks, including network topology, wavelength management, and equipment selection, to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• and deploy DWDM equipment, such as optical amplifiers, transceivers, multiplexers, and routers, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• comprehensive testing and performance analysis of DWDM networks, including optical power measurements, dispersion analysis, and spectral characterization, to optimize network efficiency and capacity.
• identify and troubleshoot issues related to signal degradation, wavelength interference, fiber impairments, and equipment failures, ensuring seamless network operation and customer satisfaction.
• closely with cross-functional teams, including network architects, project managers, and field technicians, to coordinate network deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in optical networking, and contribute to R&D initiatives aimed at enhancing network performance and competitiveness.
• technical expertise and support to customers, including responding to inquiries, troubleshooting network issues, and offering consultancy services on network design and optimization strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of [2] years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining DWDM-based optical communication systems.
• Strong understanding of optical networking fundamentals, including fiber optics, optical components, signal processing, and network architecture.
• Hands-on experience with DWDM equipment from reputable vendors, such as Cisco, Ciena, Infinera, or Huawei.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex optical network issues effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIP, or equivalent, are a plus.
• Willingness to occasionally travel for customer site visits, network installations, and project deployments.