Optical Transmission Engineer

Experis

📍 Australia, New South Wales, Australia

Full time Engineers Posted March 03, 2026

Job Description

Optical Transmission Engineer (SDH/DWDM/OTN)

Location: Sydney

We are looking for an experienced Transmission Engineer to support our client's with the migration of legacy transmission networks to next‑generation optical communication systems. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands‑on experience across SDH, DWDM, Ethernet, ASON, and optical transport technologies, particularly in network migration environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse and document existing legacy transmission networks (SDH, DWDM, Ethernet, ASON).
  • Develop migration strategies and timelines for modern packet/optical platforms (DWDM, OTN, MPLS, MPLS‑TP).
  • Execute traffic cutovers, rerouting, commissioning, and service migrations with minimal disruption.
  • Work closely with operations teams, vendors, and customers to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues during and after migrati...