DWDM Optical Network Engineer

One team.

Global challenges.

Infinite opportunities.

At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world.

For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate.

We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We’re looking for a DWDM Optical Network Engineer to be a key part of a highly visible and business-critical technology team at Viasat.

Do you love working in a cutting-edge, fast-moving environment where you are constantly expanding your knowledge base?

Are you looking to grow and develop your skill set every day while working with complex satellite and communication systems?

Do you enjoy being part of a company where you can be innovative and change the world at the same time?

If this sounds like you, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

You will be working on the design and architecture of the company’s core network infrastructure to support our expanding global satellite fleet.

You will also work on layer 1 through layer 3 network design, capacity planning and platform management as well as the design of routes for fiber-based networks including point to point, ring, and path diverse routing.

• Using the experience gained during your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering to design complex optical networks
• Applying your 5 years relevant work experience with multi-vendor network equipment to architect complex DWDM systems
• Creating written network implementation design plans (e.g. Method-of-Procedures MOPs)
• Having hands-on experience with test equipment (BER Test, Optical Power Meter, OTDR, etc.) and troubleshooting system issues
• Working to automate networks components and network management systems
• Using your knowledge of coherent technology to build long-haul networks
• Experience with use of fiber network design, planning and mapping software tools such as Nokia, Adtran, (Infinera, Adva) 3-GIS, ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS
• Understanding and debugging in any languages - Java, Python, Golang, or other modern programming languages using AI tools (i.e. Claude)